HODA TAKING OVER!

Adored Today star to replace crumbling Kelly

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A Kelly Clarkson exit could pave the way for Hoda Kotb's daytime return

TODAY show alum Hoda Kotb is in the final stages of talks to take over for a spiraling Kelly Clarkson, who’s desperate to escape the grind of daytime television, sources tell The National ENQUIRER.

“Kelly’s burned out and ready to walk, and bosses have their hearts set on Hoda to take over,” explains an insider. “She’s the top contender.”

As ENQUIRER readers know, Clarkson, 43, has been eyeing an exit when her contract ends in 2026 — but now sources say she may not even last that long.

“She’s mentally done,” spills an insider.