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- Hoda Kotb, longtime anchor of NBC's "Today," said she will be stepping down from the role.
- In a tearful announcement, she said her 60th birthday had prompted her to reevaluate her next phase of life.
- She also wants to spend more time with her two daughters, Haley and Hope.
After 26 years at NBC, Hoda Kotb said she plans to step down as anchor in 2025.
In an emotional announcement on Thursday, Kotb said that turning 60 was a "monumental moment" that made her think about her next decade.
"I realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new," she told her co-anchors while holding back tears.