Less than a week after being revealed as co-anchors for the Today show, Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are already getting into the swing of things.
The pair spent their Saturday night together goofing off at a restaurant, snapping selfies with each other and sharing them with their followers on Instagram
‘It’s ladies night and the feeling’s right!’ Savannah wrote in the caption for the image of herself and Hoda grinning away, surrounded by little hearts.
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Best buds: Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb spent Saturday night hanging out together, just days after Hoda was announced as the new co-anchor of the Today show
![Goofing around: The pair of TV stars posted selfies during the night out, including this silly photo with a demolished plate of food](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/07/17/47DA5C4D00000578-0-image-a-9_1515344566771.jpg)
Goofing around: The pair of TV stars posted selfies during the night out, including this silly photo with a demolished plate of food
Hoda uploaded a pair of images on her own account, including one of the pair holding up a demolished plate of food captioned ‘Saturday night!’
Hoda was named the official co-anchor of the Today show on Tuesday, nearly five weeks after Matt Lauer’s firing over a sexual harassment allegation.
The announcement was made at the top of the show Tuesday morning, with her co-anchor Guthrie saying: ‘This has to be the most popular decision NBC has ever made and I’m so thrilled.’
Hoda, smiling and then wiping away tears, responded: ‘I’m pinching myself. I think we should send some medics to Alexandria, Virginia where my mom has likely fainted after hearing the opening of that show.’
![All smiles: The ladies became an onscreen team this week, to the delight of many viewers](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/07/17/47DA5B6000000578-0-image-a-10_1515344570277.jpg)
All smiles: The ladies became an onscreen team this week, to the delight of many viewers
![Together on air: Hoda was promoted to co-anchor of the Today show on Tuesday, nearly five weeks after the firing of Matt Lauer. Savannah Guthrie made the announcement](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/12/47B1BB7600000578-5228455-image-a-1_1514895438105.jpg)
Together on air: Hoda was promoted to co-anchor of the Today show on Tuesday, nearly five weeks after the firing of Matt Lauer. Savannah Guthrie made the announcement
They then replayed the opening of the show, in which Hoda’s named was announced as a co-anchor, as is tradition on an anchor’s first day.
This news came a month after an NBC source told DailyMail.com that Hoda would be co-hosting with Guthrie for the ‘foreseeable future.’
‘Hoda you are a partner and a friend and a sister and I am so happy to be doing this,’ Guthrie added.
‘Well there’s no one I’d rather be sitting next to in 2018 than you,’ Hoda said.
![Big moment: Hoda was all smiles as the news was announced Tuesday morning. 'I'm pinching myself,' she said](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/12/47B260C700000578-5228455-Kotb_was_all_smiles_as_the_news_was_announced_Tuesday_morning_I_-m-16_1514896429530.jpg)
Big moment: Hoda was all smiles as the news was announced Tuesday morning. ‘I’m pinching myself,’ she said
The 53-year-old has been filling in for Lauer, alongside Guthrie, ever since his surprise firing at the end of November.
Since then, the show has been pulling in record ratings, beating their rival Good Morning America in total viewers every week since Lauer’s departure.
Shortly after Lauer’s departure, Lack revealed that an internal investigation was underway to look into his ‘appalling behavior.’
‘A team of the most experienced NBCUniversal Legal and Human Resources leaders have begun a thorough and timely review of what happened and what we can do to build a culture of greater transparency, openness and respect for each other,’ read the memo.
‘At the conclusion of the review we will share what we’ve learned, no matter how painful, and act on it.’
![Happy tears: At one point, she appeared to wipe away a tear of joy. Savannah said the decision to name Hoda as co-anchor was probably the 'most popular decision NBC has ever made'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/12/47B260F400000578-5228455-At_one_point_she_appeared_to_wipe_away_a_tear_of_joy_Guthrie_sai-m-17_1514896449451.jpg)
Happy tears: At one point, she appeared to wipe away a tear of joy. Savannah said the decision to name Hoda as co-anchor was probably the ‘most popular decision NBC has ever made’
On top of that, Noah Oppenheim, the NBC News President, promised ‘severe’ punishment for any employee who knew about Lauer’s behavior and sat on it.
‘I can tell you, on a personal level, that if there is anyone who works here, who still works here, who knew about this and didn’t report it, this is going to be dealt with in the most severe way possible. And that is why were are conducting this review,’ he told staff at NBC’s Nightly News.
‘There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry,’ said Lauer at the time.
‘The last two days have forced me to take a very hard look at my troubling flaws. It has been humbling.
‘Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized. But there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed.
‘I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly.’
GMA typically wins in total viewers while Today has a hold on viewers ages 25-54, which is more important to advertisers. But for the past three weeks ratings were released, Today has won in both categories.
![Big news: Andy Lack emailed NBC staff just minutes before the start of Today to inform them of the big news (Savannah and Hoda above outside 30 Rock)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/17/47B3B87700000578-5228455-image-a-36_1514913063008.jpg)
Big news: Andy Lack emailed NBC staff just minutes before the start of Today to inform them of the big news (Savannah and Hoda above outside 30 Rock)
![Guthrie excitedly shared a picture with her new co-anchor Tuesday morning](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/12/47B260B100000578-5228455-Guthrie_excitedly_shared_a_picture_with_her_new_co_anchor_Tuesda-m-12_1514896274034.jpg)
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Partners: Savannah and Hoda excitedly shared the same picture Tuesday morning, ahead of the announcement
![It's official: Hoda's name as it will now appear in the opening credits of the program (above)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/17/47B3E24700000578-5228455-image-m-39_1514915762310.jpg)
It’s official: Hoda’s name as it will now appear in the opening credits of the program (above)
![Big reveals: The new Today show co-anchors are on the cover of the new People magazine](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/13/47B3249100000578-5228455-image-a-46_1514898507503.jpg)
Big reveals: The new Today show co-anchors are on the cover of the new People magazine
After the announcement was made on Tuesday, People released their upcoming cover which features Hoda and Savannah.
The issue is due out on Friday, but People released a snippet of their cover story, in which Hoda and Savannah talked about their relationship and the firing of Lauer.
‘We know he’s working on his family, we know that for sure. Of course our hearts go out to the brave women who have told their stories,’ Savannah told the magazine.
‘What we are experiencing and processing now is how to honor and remain a true friend to someone even in spite of learning things that are deeply disturbing. And we are trying to navigate that path with integrity.’
![Disgraced: Hoda replaces Matt lauer (pictured on December 6), who was fired from the show in November](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/13/47B2606C00000578-5228455-Kotb_replaces_Matt_lauer_pictured_on_December_6_who_was_fired_fr-a-52_1514899576587.jpg)
Disgraced: Hoda replaces Matt lauer (pictured on December 6), who was fired from the show in November
Hoda said she was never out for Matt’s job after his firing, but was offered it just before the holidays.
‘We were just trying to make it through those days together,’ she said.
‘Sometimes when you go through something with someone, you see something special. I think that’s what happened. I didn’t think about whether it would be me.’
Lack also spoke to the magazine, saying: ‘We’re very fortunate to have someone like Hoda who brings immense talent and tremendous positive energy, and then on top of that happens to have wonderful chemistry with Savannah. It makes this a decision that everyone can embrace and feel terrific about.’
Hoda has been a staple on the Today show since 2008, when she started co-hosting the fourth hour with Katie Lee Gifford.
In March, she was promoted to a position in the earlier hours of the show, regularly sitting alongside Savannah and Matt to weigh in on the news of the day.
![Mama: Hoda adopted a baby girl named Haley Joy last February. She's pictured above with her daughter and boyfriend Joel Schiffman above on December 3](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/12/47B28AAD00000578-5228455-image-m-25_1514897512222.jpg)
Mama: Hoda adopted a baby girl named Haley Joy last February. She’s pictured above with her daughter and boyfriend Joel Schiffman above on December 3
![BFF: Maria Shriver, an NBC News correspondent, congratulated her 'good friend on Instagram](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/17/47B3E22B00000578-5228455-image-m-42_1514915854106.jpg)
BFF: Maria Shriver, an NBC News correspondent, congratulated her ‘good friend on Instagram
![Goobyes: Hoda will continue to co-host the fourth hour of the Today show with Kathie Lee Gifford, right (Gifford pictured getting emotional during their show on Tuesday)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/15/47B38BAD00000578-5228455-image-a-87_1514907778280.jpg)
Goobyes: Hoda will continue to co-host the fourth hour of the Today show with Kathie Lee Gifford, right (Gifford pictured getting emotional during their show on Tuesday)
!['You are stuck with me. Okay?' Hoda told Kathie Lee on their show on Tuesday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/15/47B38BB100000578-5228455-image-a-86_1514907773811.jpg)
‘You are stuck with me. Okay?’ Hoda told Kathie Lee on their show on Tuesday