Hoda Kotb, a longtime co-host on the “TODAY” show, marked her last day on the program after nearly two decades. To celebrate this milestone, Olympic gold medalist and close friend Simone Biles surprised Kotb with an emotional gesture.
The two have developed a strong bond over the years, with Biles referring to Kotb as her “Olympic mom.” On Kotb’s final day, Biles showed up at the studio to pay tribute to her friend. The surprise visit was captured on camera and has been shared widely on social media.
This marks the end of an era for the popular morning news program, which Kotb has been a part of since 2008. Her departure will be remembered as a significant change in the show’s history.
The TODAY show has announced plans to continue with new co-hosts and updates on its website, but fans are still grieving the loss of their beloved “Olympic mom.”
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/01/10/entertainment/video/simone-biles-surprises-hoda-kotb-today-show-digvid