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- Hoda Kotb May Have Left Today After Being Asked to Cut Her $20 Million Salary: Report (newsbreak.com)
Hoda Kotb Departs ‘Today’ Show Amidst Salary Rumors
Hoda Kotb, the beloved co-anchor of the ‘Today’ show, has announced her departure after five years. While Kotb cited family reasons for leaving, rumors have emerged about possible financial factors contributing to her decision.
According to a report, Kotb was earning over $20 million annually. However, NBC reportedly proposed a pay cut, which may have played a role in her exit. The network is said to be reassessing contracts amid the decline in TV viewership.
Kotb’s announcement shocked viewers, but insiders in the industry were not entirely surprised. Morning television can be demanding on personal life, and Kotb’s young daughters and mother are reportedly her priorities.
Kotb had been with NBC for nearly 30 years and became co-anchor of the ‘Today’ show in 2018. Her departure leaves Savannah Guthrie as the sole co-anchor.
While NBC executives and fellow anchors were aware of Kotb’s decision, others were not informed in advance. The departure of such a popular figure has raised questions about the future of the ‘Today’ show.