by Krystal Franklin

January 2, 2018

Photos by Jerritt Clark/WireImage, Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. and Slaven Vlasic/WireImage

Hoda Kotb has officially been named co-host of Today after veteran host, Matt Lauer, was fired by NBC last year for alleged sexual misconduct. Watch the official announcement made Tuesday morning.

“It could not happen to a sweeter, better, more beloved person.”-@KathieLGifford congratulates @HodaKotb pic.twitter.com/Iw4wmHbOAa

— TODAY (@TODAYshow) January 2, 2018

Kotb had been filling in for Lauer since his departure at the end of November, but will now permanently join Savannah Guthrie in the first two hours of the show. The 53-year-old will continue her hosting duties alongside Kathie Lee Gifford in the 10 a.m. hour, a role she’s had since 2008.

Whaaaaaatttttttt! #SavannahHodaTODAY pic.twitter.com/qX53MUHxcj

— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) January 2, 2018

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