Hoda Kotb has stepped away from the Today show, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. Craig Melvin, a seasoned journalist and longtime NBC anchor, has taken her place alongside Savannah Guthrie.

Kathie Lee Gifford, Oprah Winfrey, and a handful of special guests gave Hoda Kotb a tearful sendoff during her last day on Today. The longtime host has been with the show for 17 years.

In 2018, she was promoted to co-anchor the earlier hours of the "Today" show, alongside Samantha (ph) Guthrie. This was after former anchor Matt Lauer got fired following allegations of sexual ...