Hoda Kotb's Joyful Comeback: Returning to 'Today' for a Special Project
SCANDALOUS RETURN! Hoda Kotb Ditches Drama for New Book and a Surprise Return to the Today Show
In a shocking turn of events, NBC's Today show alumna Hoda Kotb has made a stunning comeback just nine months after leaving her hosting duties behind. And we've got all the juicy deets!
During Monday's episode, Craig Melvin broke the news to his audience: "You'll want to come back tomorrow... Something to look forward to. Hoda is back." But don't get too excited - she's not returning for good just yet! The 46-year-old anchor clarified that Hoda will only be on the show to promote her new book, Jump and Find Joy.
Savannah Guthrie chimed in with a supportive comment: "It will be good to catch up with Hoda." And we can't blame them - after all, Hoda's got some amazing stories to share. Her book promises an intimate look at what she's learned about embracing change throughout her life.
So, what inspired this remarkable transformation? Apparently, Hoda decided to take a leap of faith (pun intended) and explore the world beyond the Today show. And let's just say it was a decision that changed her life forever!
Hoda's official synopsis for Jump and Find Joy reads: "In her quest to better understand change and how to work with (not against) it, Hoda relies on her reporting instincts to investigate how change works, who is approaching it with grace, and what she can apply to her own life and share with others."
It seems like Hoda's got a whole lot of wisdom to impart. From expert insights to personal stories from celebrities and everyday people, this book has it all! And the best part? It's not just about surviving change - it's about thriving in the midst of uncertainty.
But what really makes Jump and Find Joy special is that it's a deeply personal journey for Hoda herself. As she shares in her video announcement back in March: "Everybody in their life, at one point, stands on the edge of something and says, 'Should I jump? Should I try? Should I go for it?' And I felt that way about the Today show, and I was terrified to even think about jumping."
And now, we know why. In an interview with Kristen Welker for Meet the Moment, Hoda revealed the moment that made her finally take the leap: "For 26 years I did similar things every single day. And one day, Kristen, in January I woke up and my alarm didn't go off at 3.30am... [My daughter Haley] ran down and she looked at me and said at 5am, 'You really are here.'"
It's clear that Hoda made the right decision for herself and her family. Since leaving the Today show, she's been able to reconnect with her loved ones and rediscover herself as a person. As she so eloquently put it: "I'm learning how to sleep again – I hadn't done that in decades. I'm learning new skills, I'm learning how to be a mom whose there almost all of the time."
We can't wait to dive into Hoda's inspiring story and learn from her incredible journey. Jump and Find Joy hits shelves tomorrow on September 23 - mark your calendars, folks!
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