HODA Kotb had a long list of reasons to end her 17-year run on morning TV, according to a source.
The insider told The U.S. Sun that Hoda‘s crushing morning show schedule had become problematic for her work-life balance, and the “life” part of the equation ultimately weighed heavily on her decision to leave Today.
The mother of two found she couldn’t dedicate enough time to her two kids, Hope, 5, and Haley, 7.
“You want to be there for your kids, and she’s just completely wiped by the time it gets around to after school,” an insider explained.
“She loves these girls so much, and then when Hope …