Hoda Kotb (left) poses in a photo with Kelly Clarkson (middle) and Lainey Wilson (right). Screengrab from @hodakotb's Instagram. Hoda Kotb is ready to put an end to the rumors. The 60-year-old ...

“People are seeing these articles, texting these things: Hoda’s getting back in the business, Hoda’s taking over for Kelly Clarkson, Hoda’s doing daytime talk,” Melvin says to Kotb.