The Olympics legend had some lovely things to say, like this: “She’s like our Olympic mom. I’ve been coming to the Today show for years and sharing vulnerable stories, which Hoda has given us such a great platform [for], to be open and raw and to just feel like [it’s] a safe space.”

Hoda Kotb signed off the "Today" show Friday with the assist of some of the biggest names in broadcast, music and sports.

Fans and celebrity guests alike are going to miss seeing Hoda Kotb on Today. In September 2024, Kotb, 60, surprised viewers when she announced that she will be leaving the show in early 2025. "I just turned 60,

Simone Biles made a surprise visit to the "Today" show to showcase her support for anchor Hoda Kotb on her final day. For the occasion, Biles wore a pair of black slingback pumps that curved in the upper to create an almond-toe design. Pairing the shoes ...

Simone Biles made a chic appearance during a surprise visit to the “Today” show for long-time anchor Hoda Kotb ‘s last day on Friday.

Today marked Hoda Kotb’s last day as a co-host on the ‘TODAY’ Show after nearly two decades. Simone Biles surprised Kotb, who she calls her “Olympic mom.”

Over the years, TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has forged a special bond with gymnast Simone Biles, even earning her the title of "Olympic mom." See Simone surprise Hoda on her last day on the show!

Simone Biles showed off her new Hermes Birkin bag while on vacation in Switzerland with husband Jonathan Owens.

Jamie Lee Curtis, Dwyane Wade and Kristin Chenoweth were also among the stars who shared their love for Kotb, who announced in September that she'd be leaving after 17 years

Hoda Kotb, a "Today" show staple, marked her final day on the program Friday with plenty of fanfare as the network called it a "Hodabration."

Today’s Hoda Kotb final day is here, and in addition to farewells from her colleagues were special guests wanting to wish her well, including Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Simone Biles and more.

The most decorated gymnast of all time added another title to her collection. Simone Biles was named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year. This sparked some controversy as she only performed during the 2024 Olympics compared to other athletes who performed for the better part of the year.