Hoda Kotb shocked fans on September 26, 2024, when she announced that she would officially be leaving Today. The TV host had tears in her eyes during the emotional episode. NBC has officially announced when Hoda’s last day on the program will be.

Melvin, an NBC News veteran of almost 14 years, will take the anchor chair in January, a week before Hoda Kotb’s final appearance as co-host.

Veteran NBC host and news anchor Craig Melvin has been tapped to replace Hoda Kotb as co-host of the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. hours of “Today.”