5 Defining Moments of ‘Today’ Hosts’ Next Chapters

Big changes and fresh starts are the themes for some of TV’s most beloved personalities on Today. Hoda Kotb‘s emotional exit from the morning show has her moving into a new chapter focused on wellness projects, and she’s loving the extra time with her two daughters while still popping up on-screen for special segments. Al Roker showed resilience as he returned to work just days after the death of his ex-wife, proving his signature strength during difficult moments.

Meanwhile, Tamron Hall opened up to Us Weekly about bouncing back after leaving the show years ago, sharing her journey of self-discovery and success that now includes writing a children’s book. Craig Melvin is soaking up a career milestone as he takes on a lead anchor role, with wife Lindsay Czarniak and their kids cheering him on every step of the way. It’s a season of reinvention and heartfelt moments for these stars, reminding Us all that growth and joy often go hand in hand.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.