Savannah Guthrie Expressed Anger After Today Show Seemingly “Erased” All Traces of Hoda Kotb Following Her Departure from the Program. Savannah Guthrie voiced frustration as the Today Show appeared to erase all signs of Hoda Kotb after her departure, leaving fans questioning the abrupt transition.
Savannah Guthrie Reacts to Hoda Kotb’s Absence on Today Show
The beginning of a new era on The Today Show was marked by Craig Melvin’s debut as co-anchor on January 13, 2025, following Hoda Kotb’s exit. While the transition felt smooth on-air, behind the scenes, some of Kotb’s co-stars seemed taken aback by the apparent erasure of her presence. Savannah Guthrie, in particular, expressed her frustration when she noticed the absence of Kotb’s pictures, which had once adorned the studio walls.
“I was shocked,” Guthrie remarked on-air after Carson Daly pointed out the sudden removal of Kotb’s image from the studio. He joked, “No sign of Hoda anywhere in the back. All the hallways now Craig is everywhere.” The remark sparked laughter, but Savannah’s serious tone showed her displeasure. “I think we should have kept her around a bit,” she said.
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Craig Melvin and Al Roker Lighten the Mood
Despite the tension, Craig Melvin and Al Roker lightened the atmosphere with their usual humor. Melvin, a new face in the co-anchor seat, confessed that he was also surprised by the changes. Roker added, joking, “It’s like the reverse of the Elf on the Shelf,” but even he seemed to acknowledge that the shift felt abrupt.
“I think we should do a check of the weather before we get in trouble,” Melvin teased. The banter continued with Roker chiming in, “That was the shortest tenure ever.” Still, Melvin was eager to start his first official day with Guthrie, and his excitement shone through when he said, “Let’s go. And there’s no one I would rather ride with than you.”
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Hoda Kotb Shares Support for Her Former Co-Stars
While Hoda Kotb may no longer be on the show, she continues to show love for her former colleagues. She took to Instagram to share her support for Melvin and Guthrie, writing, “Wake up in the morning … and knock ‘em dead @savannahguthrie @craigmelvinnbc xxx I am rooting for you ❤️❤️.”
In true Hoda fashion, she also celebrated the newfound freedom of sleeping in, posting a screenshot of her alarm clock, which read “No alarm … whaaaaaaattt???” alongside the caption, “And suddenly, you know… It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.”
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The start of a new chapter for The Today Show has been met with mixed emotions, with fans and co-stars alike feeling the absence of Hoda Kotb. Her transition from the show has sparked a wave of nostalgia, but Kotb’s unwavering support for her colleagues proves that she’s cheering them on as they step into the future.
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