Hoda Kotb's Today show co-anchor farewell sparks tears and tributes from her longtime friend and co-host Jenna Bush Hager.
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After 8 years of co-hosting the fourth hour of the Today show together, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager were visibly emotional as Kotb bid farewell to the program.
Jenna praised Kotb's 'generous spirit' and 'genuine heart', saying she'll miss their daily chats and laughs, calling Kotb 'the sister I never had'.
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Hoda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager, NBC, Today Show, Today with Hoda and Jenna