Hoda Kotb, the co-host of NBC’s “Today,” signed off Friday, ending a nearly two-decade long run with the morning show. As part of her send-off, the program showed a retrospective of her time with “Today,

Kermit came for Kotb's last day, too, and sang "Rainbow Connection" for Kotb, her daughters Haley, 8, and Hope, 5, and her Today colleagues. Kotb said she played the song when she "rolled in" to work on her final day.

According to Page Six, Hoda has "signed a new deal" with Today and NBC to "contribute exclusive interviews and cover the next two Olympics." This includes monthly segments on Today, as well as heading to Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Los Angeles for 2028 Summer Olympics.

The Today Show star Hoda Kotb ‘s final day on the daytime talk show was truly an emotional affair as she and her co-anchors celebrated her 26 memorable years at the network. Kotb could not hold back her tears as she sat surrounded by her colleagues for the very last time.

This may be tough to remember, as the tears and outrageous stories flow this morning during Hoda Kotb’s final appearances on NBC’s Today show. Once upon a time, when she was working with Kathie Lee Gifford, Kotb was considered the most serious adult in the TV room.

From trips to the Olympics to dressing up for Halloween, see some of Kotb's best moments from her 26-year run.

Hoda Kotb leaves "Today" with a legacy that’s a mix of hard and soft news, from smart interviews to funny moments with her co-hosts.