Hoda Kotb intends to spend more time with her daughters while retired, but she has also made a vow to stick with her television friends. The former host said she'll continue her f

As her “Today” family dubbed her final day, “It’s a Hoda-bration!” Hoda Kotb was fêted on Friday during her last day hosting “Today” after 17 years at the show. Kotb announced her departure in Sept. 2024,

Our neighborhood, our restaurants. All our friends have lost everything. We have evacuated, but are safe. But people have lost everything,” she wrote via Instagram.

Today gave departing co-host a sendoff to Hoda Kotb, with tributes and messages that ran throughout the first two hours, and even the appearance of Kermit the Frog to sing “Rainbow Connection.” Kotb announced last year that she was stepping down as co-host of the show.

Maria Shriver joins TODAY to talk about experiencing the horrific wildfires in California first-hand and having to evacuate her home. She also shares ways people can help those who have been impacted by the severe fires.