Kotb will depart the show early next month after 17 years.
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Hoda Kotbis having a very teary Christmas.
The TV personality became visibly emotional as theToday Showpresentersexchanged Secret Santa giftsduring the program’s Christmas Day broadcast.
Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb on ‘The Today Show’.Credit:NBC
“Oh my God, it’s too much.
Oh my God, the song.”
Kotb, who isscheduled to depart from the showon Jan. 10 after 17 years, noted her favorite detail.
Hoda Kotb on ‘The Today Show’.NBC
“You know what I love about this the most?
That’s your handwriting,” she said.
“I love you.”
Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2024.Peter Kramer/NBC
“You made Fetch happen!”
she joked, referencing the oft-quoted phrase fromMean Girls.
“Merry Christmas Fetch!”
Later, Melvin received a New York Mets blanket with its own sentimental meaning from Kotb.
“I will treasure this forever,” he said, laughing upon opening the gift.
Guthrie, however, wasn’t clued into the secret messaging.
“You know what’s really funny?
“This is like a Michael Phelps throw-over,” Daly exclaimed.
“Uncle Al, I love it, thank you.”
Melvin closed the segment with a quip.
Watch the fullTodayclip above.
