What's next for Hoda Kotb after leaving TODAY show? Here's what she told us

Hoda Kotb is leaving the "TODAY" show on NBC, but before she signs off Friday, she spent a few minutes talking with 3News' Danita Harris about her decision -- including what she's going to miss the most. “I think what I’m going to miss the most -- because I’ve thought about all of the great interviews and all the incredible trips to the Olympics, or to the Emmys, or the Golden Globes and all of those things -- but when I think about what I’m going to miss the most, when I think about sitting at the anchor desk, it’s sitting next to my friend. That’s it. That’s everything. Imagine that I get the privilege of sitting next to my friend every single day of the week. We get time together. We catch up. It’s work. But it’s more than that. So I think what I’ll miss the most is the day-to-day friendships and the sharing.” Kotb announced her decision to leave "TODAY" back in September. “I kind of describe it as like a time pie," Kotb said in her conversation with Harris. "You have a time pie and there are only so many slices. You have to sort of decide what gets what. I decided that my kids deserved more of my time pie -- and they’re going to get it. Work’s had a big portion of it for many, many, many years. I decided it was time for a shift. I think when you jump it’s scary. You’re like, ‘Oh my gosh. Should I do it? Can I do it? Am I capable of doing it? What’s next?' But I feel weirdly comfortable and confident in that wherever I land it will be A-OK because I’m going to have those two girls in my arms.” Full coverage: https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertai... -- At 3News, we’re not here to tell you the news, we’re here to share the stories that you say matter most to you. Share your ideas, thoughts, concerns and engage in conversations about the communities in which we all call home. Follow 3News on Social: Facebook:   / wkyc.channel3   Twitter:   / wkyc   Instagram:   / wkyc3   Visit our site: https://www.wkyc.com/ And be sure to download our app here: https://wkyc.com/app