The sky’s the restrict for Hoda Kotb after her current Today present exit.
Kotb, 60, bid a tearful farewell to the NBC morning present on January 10. After almost 30 years of working for the community, the TV persona plans to enter the wellness area by launching her very personal wellness-focused firm and app.
“She’s going to earn far more than she did on the Right now present,” a supply solely shares within the newest difficulty of Us Weekly. “Now that she’s not full-time at NBC, Hoda’s going to be working with manufacturers and might be paid to endorse them. She additionally may make a number of hundred thousand {dollars} for talking engagements on topics like, ‘altering your life at 60.’”
Kotb introduced she is “starting a wellness app and company” throughout a January 6 look on The Kelly Clarkson Show, sharing, “[It will] contain retreats and a podcast and all types of issues that we are able to get collectively [and do] … It’s not like going to Mexico along with your women, which is enjoyable, however one thing that once you go away, you’ll go like, ‘Oh my gosh, I really feel remodeled. I really feel totally different.’”
In an interview with Page Six earlier this month, Kotb additionally revealed that she signed a brand new deal to function a particular correspondent for Right now and NBC, which incorporates overlaying the following two Olympics. “I need to be a supporting character on a staff that’s already in place in order that I’ll are available and simply have a job there. After which I’m going to do my ‘Making Area’ podcast, which I take pleasure in and love a lot,” she informed the outlet. “And for the Right now present, I believe we talked about doing one thing each 4 to 6 weeks, just a bit one thing.”
The supply elaborated on Kotb’s new function with the community, telling Us that “she’ll be specializing in constructive tales that she’s concerned with, like feminine empowerment,” and can seem on Right now “round 10 instances” a 12 months. “The sky’s the restrict,” the insider notes.
For now, Kotb is having fun with some much-earned high quality time with her two daughters — Haley, 8, and Hope, 5 — who she shares along with her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman. The exes, who announced their split after eight years collectively in January 2022, lately spent Christmas together with their youngsters and reunited to rejoice Haley’s birthday on January 9.
“Hoda’s open to utilizing this time to give attention to her life [as well],” the supply teases to Us. “She’s able to date once more.” (Kotb shared in August 2024 that she “tabled” her relationship with a thriller man after three dates.)
Since stepping down from Right now, Jenna Bush Hager has continued to cohost the fourth hour, retitled Right now With Jenna & Pals, with a lineup of celebrity guest hosts. Craig Melvin, in the meantime, has crammed in Kotb’s function as Savannah Guthrie’s coanchor.
Kotb stunned Melvin, 45, with a heartfelt poem for his first episode within the new function on January 13. “Craig! I’m shifting ahead, so attain again your hand. Seize the baton, your world will broaden. The adventures are limitless … the folks so expensive. Nice recollections await, 12 months after 12 months,” he learn on air. “Day One! You might be prepared surrounded by love. Your staff is the sort you possibly can solely dream of. Savannah, Al [Roker] and Carson [Daly] are right here! With companions like these, your runway is evident. From out on the plaza, to inside 30 Rock, your followers are so keen, they’re watching the clock. The time has arrived to rise just like the solar. I’m cheering for you, and a wonderful run! XOXO Hoda.”
For extra on Kotb, watch the video above and choose up the most recent difficulty of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.
With reporting by Andrea Simpson
The sky’s the restrict for Hoda Kotb after her current Today present exit.
Kotb, 60, bid a tearful farewell to the NBC morning present on January 10. After almost 30 years of working for the community, the TV persona plans to enter the wellness area by launching her very personal wellness-focused firm and app.
“She’s going to earn far more than she did on the Right now present,” a supply solely shares within the newest difficulty of Us Weekly. “Now that she’s not full-time at NBC, Hoda’s going to be working with manufacturers and might be paid to endorse them. She additionally may make a number of hundred thousand {dollars} for talking engagements on topics like, ‘altering your life at 60.’”
Kotb introduced she is “starting a wellness app and company” throughout a January 6 look on The Kelly Clarkson Show, sharing, “[It will] contain retreats and a podcast and all types of issues that we are able to get collectively [and do] … It’s not like going to Mexico along with your women, which is enjoyable, however one thing that once you go away, you’ll go like, ‘Oh my gosh, I really feel remodeled. I really feel totally different.’”
In an interview with Page Six earlier this month, Kotb additionally revealed that she signed a brand new deal to function a particular correspondent for Right now and NBC, which incorporates overlaying the following two Olympics. “I need to be a supporting character on a staff that’s already in place in order that I’ll are available and simply have a job there. After which I’m going to do my ‘Making Area’ podcast, which I take pleasure in and love a lot,” she informed the outlet. “And for the Right now present, I believe we talked about doing one thing each 4 to 6 weeks, just a bit one thing.”
The supply elaborated on Kotb’s new function with the community, telling Us that “she’ll be specializing in constructive tales that she’s concerned with, like feminine empowerment,” and can seem on Right now “round 10 instances” a 12 months. “The sky’s the restrict,” the insider notes.
For now, Kotb is having fun with some much-earned high quality time with her two daughters — Haley, 8, and Hope, 5 — who she shares along with her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman. The exes, who announced their split after eight years collectively in January 2022, lately spent Christmas together with their youngsters and reunited to rejoice Haley’s birthday on January 9.
“Hoda’s open to utilizing this time to give attention to her life [as well],” the supply teases to Us. “She’s able to date once more.” (Kotb shared in August 2024 that she “tabled” her relationship with a thriller man after three dates.)
Since stepping down from Right now, Jenna Bush Hager has continued to cohost the fourth hour, retitled Right now With Jenna & Pals, with a lineup of celebrity guest hosts. Craig Melvin, in the meantime, has crammed in Kotb’s function as Savannah Guthrie’s coanchor.
Kotb stunned Melvin, 45, with a heartfelt poem for his first episode within the new function on January 13. “Craig! I’m shifting ahead, so attain again your hand. Seize the baton, your world will broaden. The adventures are limitless … the folks so expensive. Nice recollections await, 12 months after 12 months,” he learn on air. “Day One! You might be prepared surrounded by love. Your staff is the sort you possibly can solely dream of. Savannah, Al [Roker] and Carson [Daly] are right here! With companions like these, your runway is evident. From out on the plaza, to inside 30 Rock, your followers are so keen, they’re watching the clock. The time has arrived to rise just like the solar. I’m cheering for you, and a wonderful run! XOXO Hoda.”
For extra on Kotb, watch the video above and choose up the most recent difficulty of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.
With reporting by Andrea Simpson