Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager reveal devastating Halloween tribute to host's Today departure

Hoda Kotb's 2024 Halloween costume appeared to give a subtle nod to her upcoming departure from the Today show, as she and co-host Jenna Bush Hager joined forces to dress up as Rose and Jack from Titanic.

The long-serving anchor, 60, once again teamed up with her presenting partner for the network's annual celebration and transformed into the characters made famous by Hollywood giants Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

The pair delighted crowds outside the studio in New York City's Rockefeller Center as they recreated the iconic scene on the ship's bow while Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On played on full blast.

'I trust you Jack, I trust you with my whole heart,' Jenna, 42, said as she held onto Hoda's hand. 'I'll never let you go.'

'Do you promise?' Hoda asked, before declaring her love.

The duo then stepped onto a recreation of the boat's bow and Hoda put her arms around Jenna's waist as she held her arms out.

Many will know that James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster film ends with Leonardo's character Jack drowning in the Atlantic after the wooden door he was resting on began to sink.

Was Hoda's costume a devastating Easter egg to her upcoming departure?

Hoda announced in September that she will be leaving the show early next year after nearly seven years at the helm.

The presenter has been part of NBC News for 26 years, however after turning 60 in August, she decided that it was time to 'try something new'.

She wrote a letter explaining her decision to her colleagues, which read: 'As I write this, my heart is all over the map.

'I know I'm making the right decision, but it's a painful one. And you all are the reason why.

'They say two things can be right at the same time, and I'm feeling that so deeply right now. I love you and it's time for me to leave the show.

'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. 26 years at NBC News - 10 years at Dateline, seven on the seven o'clock hour, 16 on the 10 o'clock hour.'

She continued: 'I'm picturing your faces and your families and all the ways you've lifted me up and inspired me.

'That's my heart singing. So many of my professional relationships have become some of my most cherished friendships.'

She went on to pay a heart-breaking tribute to her 'ride-or-die' Jenna and claimed she will 'desperately' miss everyone she has worked with on the popular morning show.

'Savannah: my rock,' she continued. 'Jenna: my ride-or-die. Al: my longest friend at 30 Rock. Craig, Carson, Sheinelle and Dylan: my family. Libby, Mazz and Talia: my fearless leaders. I will miss each and every one of you at Today desperately.'

Elsewhere at the Today show's Halloween celebration, Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer went as Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz, Willie Geist dressed as Ron Burgundy from Anchorman, and Carson Daly and Sheinelle Jones channeled Austin Powers and Foxxy Cleopatra from Goldmember.

Peter Alexander dressed as Mrs. Doubtfire, Laura Jerrett channeled Bring It On, and Craig Melvin went as Axel F. Foley from Beverly Hills Cop.

Last year, Jenna and Hoda dressed as the legendary musical duo Sonny and Cher, with Hoda rocking a long, flowing, pink gown, a long brown wig, and enormous hoop earrings.

Meanwhile, Jenna opted for a sparkly gold suit, a short brown wig, and a mustache – much to the shock of her son Hal.

Speaking to DailyMail.com at the time, she said: 'I FaceTimed my son Hal, who thought I was Henry, which I take as a huge compliment. 'He goes 'daddy?''

Hoda admitted she was too scared to call up her daughters, Hope and Haley. 'They're going to say 'who's he?',' she cringed. 'Hi, it's me!'