Hoda Kotb announced its plans to launch the Today show on Thursday, September 26, leaving millions of loyal viewers in shock. However, according to an NBC insider, the co-anchor’s departure didn’t come as a big surprise to those behind the scenes. “It’s such a big challenge for your life,” the insider says exclusively We weekly. “I think the average person understands that morning television is not glamorous. … She wants to focus on her children.” While the source adds that Kotb’s decision is “great for her,” it will also be “a huge blow” to lose such a beloved figure on the morning show. See more of Us‘top headlines below:

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