Hoda Kotb opens up in this week's issue of PEOPLE about what she misses most about the 'Today' show, five months after walking away from her dream job.

Hoda Kotb hugs Jenna Bush Hager on her final episode of “Today” on Jan. 10, 2025. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images “I want to ask you all a real question,” she added.

Without me?," Hoda asked. She continued: "Ok, Al, Craig, Dylan, you guys. I know what you're going to do. Eat all the food, yes you will. Listen to all the music, yes you will.

With Hoda Kotb leaving the Today show, her NBC co-stars gave her an emotional sendoff into the next chapter of her life. Among those paying tribute to the NBC News star were Savannah Guthrie, Al ...

Co-anchors Hoda Kotb, left, and Savannah Guthrie embrace on the set of the “Today” show Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, in New York, after NBC News fired host Matt Lauer.

Hoda is the definition of compassion, love, and has been the heartbeat of @todayshow. I am so grateful to have you as a colleague and a close friend. Cheers to you. It’s not goodbye.

Hoda Kotb's last day at the TODAY show is Friday, Jan. 10. See behind the scenes of her last week with Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush Hager and more in photos.

'Today' star Hoda Kotb shared on 'Late Night With Seth' how she plans on staying in touch with co-star Al Roker after her exit on January 10, 2025.