is no longer at and it has more to do than just looking for a new beginning. Everyone was in shock of the situation when she was the one announcing it on Thursday with nobody having any clue of this. Viewers were left after the 60-year-old broadcast journalist told the world that she was leaving the morning show at the beginning of next year after 17 years on it.

The primarily reason behind the announcement was Hoda's desire to spend more time with her , but recent reports from sources have indicated otherwise as she appears to have another factor to leave. The strong reason that makes sense Sources have said that Hoda Kobt her former co-host Kathie had a huge part in her decision as she saw how rich her friend was since she decided to retire ans looks forward to having the same future. "Yes, it's about her girls and being able to walk them to school but also, she's seen how rich a life has lived since quitting - she's had a boyfriend, written a play, books, music, she even wrote and starred in a movie.

Kathie Lee is happier than ever before," the source says. Back from 2008 to 2019 they hosted together the fourth hour of Today's but when the Good Morning America alum left the show, she was replaced by While Hoda and Jenna are good friends, another source said that she never felt the same when Katie was gone..