'Today' show names Hoda Kotb as Savannah Guthrie's new co-anchor

Pictured from l-r: Savannah Guthrie, Matt Lauer and Hoda Kotb on the "Today" show Monday, Nov. 27, 2017.  (NBC)

Hoda Kotb will be Savannah Guthrie's new co-anchor of "Today." The position opened up after the network fired longtime-host Matt Lauer was fired over sexual misconduct violations.

Kotb had been filling in for Lauer since his departure on Nov. 29 and NBC News Chairman Andy Lack made Kotb's new job official on Tuesday.

"This has to be the most popular decision NBC News has ever made," Guthrie said Tuesday of Kotb's new gig.

Guthrie and her new co-anchor will host the 7-9 a.m. hours of "Today." Kotb will also keep her co-hosting job of the 10 a.m. hour with Kathie Lee Gifford.

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