The “TODAY” show is saying goodbye to their beloved co-host, Kathie Lee Gifford, after 11 years, and it looks like everyone in the biz is sad to see her go!
On Tuesday morning, Dec. 11, Kathie Lee announced that she will be leaving “TODAY” in April of 2019 on her 11th anniversary.
“I’ve been here almost 11 years. I thought I would stay one year. Something happened along the way, I fell in love with a beautiful Egyptian goddess,” she said as she pointed to her co-host Hoda Kotb.
“And now when it’s our 11th anniversary I’m going to be leaving the TODAY show.”
Members of the TODAY show team and other TV stars showed their love for KLG on social media:
We adore you KLG. Thanks for your love, friendship and for your hilarity. You will be dearly missed. ❤️ https://t.co/8oUduJQEgl
— Jenna Bush Hager (@JennaBushHager) December 11, 2018
A true pro, a true legend, a true friend. We love you, @KathieLGifford https://t.co/Bakox9pvUy
— Savannah Guthrie (@SavannahGuthrie) December 11, 2018
What??!!!! This is crazy!! You will be missed @KathieLGifford I don’t remember a time when you weren’t on tv. https://t.co/ykMudRcnLI
— Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) December 11, 2018
I love this woman so much, she’s been one of my biggest encouragers in my career and quickly became a friend and mentor. Congratulations on an incredible run auntie @KathieLGifford, you change the lives of everyone around you. ❤️ @klgandhoda https://t.co/A5jClrkLD0
— Jason Kennedy (@JasonKennedy1) December 11, 2018
Love you💓😘
— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) December 11, 2018
Sending love and hugs to @KathieLGifford! Thank you for always offering support, love and advice. Wishing you nothing but the best as you take on a new chapter. Some of the best memories I had at Today were because of your infectious joy. God Bless. pic.twitter.com/kQiUG59dgY
— Tamron Hall (@tamronhall) December 11, 2018
We will miss you dearly, Kathie Lee, and wish you well on all your future endeavors!
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