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Dylan Dreyer hints at Hoda Kotb's Today replacement: 'It wouldn't be surprising'
By Jenni McKnight,
12 hours ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 08: Dylan Dreyer and Hoda Kotb attend Hudson River Park Friends 8th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon on March 08, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images) (Getty Images)
The meteorologist, 43, appeared at the People's Choice Country Awards hours after Hoda's shocking announcement on Thursday and admitted it wouldn't surprise her if the position stayed within the Today "family".
While taking herself out of the running, Dylan claimed that Craig Melvin, Sheinelle Jones, Jenna Bush Hager, Carson Daly or Weekend Today co-anchors Peter Alexander and Laura Jarrett , could easily fill Hoda's shoes.
"I don't think if they named anyone in our core group of people it would be surprising," she told E! News .
"We've all filled in along the way when somebody's out," she added. "I don't know if anybody's made any decisions yet, but if it's one of the core group, I really don't think it's that surprising."
Addressing her potential to replace Hoda, Dylan quipped: "Everybody knows I'm trying to get Al Roker to retire, let's be honest."
Due to Dylan's arrival in Nashville to cover the PCCAs, she was absent from the Today studio and missed Hoda's announcement at the start of the show.
However, she made sure to mark the news on social media with a heartfelt dedication, telling her followers just how caring Hoda is with a personal story involving her son, Oliver.
The Misty the Cloud author posted a picture of Hoda carrying Oliver on the beach, having helped calm him down after a meltdown.
She wrote: "This is my favorite picture of @hodakotb. Ollie was having a meltdown, no one could soothe him, Hoda picks him up, wraps her arm around him, and he wrapped his right around her too. She comforts, she loves, she cares…it's why we all love her."
Dylan added: "Way beyond her talent as an anchor, she's the friend we all want and need. I love you Hoda and I applaud you for trusting your gut and making this next step in your life. You do everything with enthusiasm and I can’t wait to watch you soar!"
Hoda shared her own emotional statement on Instagram, alongside a photo of her on the morning show.
She said: "My time at NBC has been the longest professional love affair of my life. But only because you've been beside me on this twenty-six-year adventure.
"Looking back, the math is nuts ... Because I’ll be working through the beginning of 2025, there's plenty of time to talk about what's ahead for all of us.
"But one thing I know for sure right now is this: everything's going to be just fine. The Peacock's feathers are never ruffled... No matter who comes or goes. TODAY and its amazing people — all of you — never waver."
She added: "You always weather change with grace and guts. Happily and gratefully, I plan to remain a part of the NBC family, the longest work relationship I've been lucky enough to hold close to my heart.
I was a Today show junkie. However, it changed to become about the on air personality’s. I don’t care about them and the darling things they do. I quit watching a long time ago and I’m never going back!
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