NBC names Hoda Kotb co-anchor of 'Today,' replacing disgraced Matt Lauer
 

NBC names Hoda Kotb co-anchor of 'Today,' replacing disgraced Matt Lauer
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NBC kicked off 2018 on Tuesday morning by officially naming Hoda Kotb as cohost of the popular Today show alongside Savannah Guthrie, the first time two women have co-anchored NBC's flagship morning show.*

Kotb, who has 30 years of experience in television news, replaces Matt Lauer who was fired in November 2017 after numerous allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Guthire and Kotb celebrated the announcement at the start of Tuesday's show as Guthrie said: "Hoda is officially the co-anchor of Today... this has to be the most popular decision NBC has ever made, and I am so thrilled." Read more...

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