Television personality Hoda Kotb is embracing a slower pace in her personal life after stepping away from the Today show—and says she’s in no hurry to jump back into dating. In a candid new interview with People magazine, the 60-year-old former morning show host shared insights into her mindset following her emotional departure from the NBC program after 17 years.
“I’ve been really getting my sea legs,” Kotb said when asked about her dating life. “When it happens will be the time it’s supposed to happen.” Reflecting on life’s natural rhythms, she added, “When things are supposed to end, they end. And when things are supposed to begin, they begin.
But you have to be wide open because if you’re not, it’s not happening. So I think that chapter is yet to come, but I know it’s coming.” Still, Kotb is optimistic and open about what the future holds. “And I’m excited for that chapter,” she said with a smile.
In addition to speaking about love and relationships, Kotb revealed the deeply personal reason behind her decision to leave the Today show—a role she held for nearly two decades. “I wasn’t able to bear witness to my kids’ daily lives because of what I was doing,” she explained, acknowledging the demanding nature of her career and the toll it took on family time.
The shift in priorities, Kotb said, came with clarity. “It’s really cool to just realize that there’s so much more to life. I used to think life was the big things, but it really is all the stuff that happens in between.” Kotb shares two daughters, Haley, 8, and Hope, 6, with her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.
The couple split in 2022 but continue to co-parent their children. Since then, Kotb has become increasingly focused on family, personal growth, and what she calls the “next beautiful chapter” of her life. Though fans may be eager to see her return to television or hear news of a new romance, Kotb seems content with where she is—rebuilding, reconnecting, and rediscovering life’s quieter joys.
The beloved broadcaster’s reflections struck a chord with many, serving as a reminder that growth, healing, and happiness often come not with urgency, but with time.
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