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Kathie Lee Gifford leaves Today

The iconic journalist has been with the program for 11 years.
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After over a decade on American screens, iconic presenter Kathie Lee Gifford has confirmed that she is saying goodbye to Today. 

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On Tuesday morning, after the network sent out a company-wide memo to staff, the show’s star decided to make it public.

With her dear friend and co-host Hoda Kotb by her side, Gifford, 65, made the official announcement to fans.

“I have something to share with everybody, and it’s bittersweet as these things always are,” she began.

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“It’s an exciting time for me, and I’m thrilled about all the projects that are coming up. But it’s also hard … because I love everybody here so much.”

“I’ve been in this business 120 years and never worked with a more beautiful group of people who just give, give, give, every day,” she continued.

“Four hours of live television every day, five days a week. We have fun and we laugh and we support one another and we know each other’s kids names and we know when someone’s having a colonoscopy. We know everything! We do life together.”

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The 65-year-old confessed she “fell in love” with Kotb, 54, during their time together, calling her a “beautiful Egyptian goddess.”

“You’re just so special, Hoda,” she said. “Thank you, thank you so much.”

Kotb tried to hold back tears, saying, “The minute you stepped into my life, everything changed.”  

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