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\t\t<\/p>\n Hoda Kotb<\/strong><\/a>\u2018s final broadcast on the Today <\/em>show is happening in just a few days, and many are wondering why she\u2019s leaving.<\/p>\n The 60-year-old news anchor first revealed she was leaving the morning TV show back in September, citing, \u201cI realized that it was time for me to turn the page at 60, and to try something new.\u201d She then added that she wants to be able to spend more time with her kids, Haley<\/strong>, 7, and Hope<\/strong>, 4.<\/p>\n Well, is there more to the story than we originally were told!?<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n According to a report from Puck News, they shared that NBC executives asked her to take a pay cut. Hoda <\/strong>reportedly makes upwards of $20 million per year. This report has not been verified by NBC.<\/p>\n \u201cNBC executives loved Hoda <\/strong>and knew her value to the brand, but also made clear to her agents that such stratospheric contracts were no longer justifiable given the industry\u2019s inexorable decline, due in part to the steep ratings decline affecting Today and competitors like Good Morning America<\/em>,\u201d Puck <\/a>said.<\/p>\n Hoda<\/strong>\u2018s last day will fall on January 10, 2025. Find out who is replacing her<\/a>.<\/p>\n Find out the highest paid TV show anchor of 2024, including who is making $30 million.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n