News of sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Lauer rocked the nation last month, as viewers and fellow TODAY Show hosts alike processed the accusations against their once well-respected colleague.
While Tuesday’s announcement of Hoda Kotb’s promotion to TODAY’s co-anchor has been met warmly with praise, the big news has certainly brought back some painful memories for Lauer’s former co-workers.
Filling Lauer’s spot is filled with mix emotions for Kotb, who recently opened up about the events preceding the announcement of his termination in a PEOPLE exclusive.
Just minutes before going on air, Kotb knew there was only one place she could turn to for guidance: God. She says she walked into co-host Savannah Guthrie’s dressing room, and “we said a prayer.”
