Katie Coolick I’m in touch Hoda Kotb Following her exit from Today Show.
“I text her several times and hope she’s asleep,” Coolick, 68, said exclusively. US every week Thursday, March 6th. Courick has left today 2006: Anchor at the show 15 years later CBS Evening Newsbecoming the first solo woman in history and stops news broadcasting every night.
“Someone was asking me about leaving early today today The show,” Coolick said. We“Changes and new challenges keep life interesting and exciting.”
She said: So I was excited by Hoda – anchored today Show for 15 years – Try new things, challenge yourself, be in another venue, as you know. I’m really excited about her. ”
Kotb, 60, announced her departure today It will be in September 2024, almost 30 years from NBC.

“I’m just turned 60. Turning 60 was a very monumental moment for me as I began to think about that decade. What will it hold? What do I have?” the host announced in tears at the time. “And then, at age 60, I turned the page and realized it was time to try something new.”
She cited her wish to spend more time with her daughters, Haley and Hope, whom she shares with her ex-fiance. Joel Schiffmanas the main reason for her decision to leave the program.
“I had kids later in life and I thought they deserved a bigger part of my time, a pie I have,” she explained. “It feels like we only have a finite amount of time, and this is the hardest thing in the world because everything is said.”
NBC Insider spoke exclusively We Kotb’s exit was at the time when it was a “big hit” for the series. “She’s someone everyone loves,” the insider said. We. “She’s the same camera she’s on camera. That’s not what anyone can say, so I think that’s the most difficult thing.”
Courick also admitted We While she still looks at “some” today Show, she doesn’t consume most of the morning shows as much as she used to be.
“To be honest, I’m usually up in the morning. And to be honest with you, like so many people, I get a lot of my content digitally,” she explained. We. “So I do, but not consistent.
With reports from Mandi Decamp