"I'm not even able to articulate it because I'm a mess most of the times, but I just want to say thanks," Kotb said through tears after the daytime program ran a video tribute to

Throughout the broadcast, dubbed a “Hoda-bration” and a love letter to the longtime host, the “Today” anchors revisited Kotb’s television highlights and indulged in some of Kotb’s favorite things, including her snack of choice, Fritos with French onion dip.

Hoda Kotb was reduced to tears during her last day on the Today show Friday as her colleagues paid tribute to her in an emotional montage. Kotb announced in September that she would be stepping down from the NBC series after 17 years on the show in order to spend more time with her daughters,

Show star Hoda Kotb‘s final day on the daytime talk show was truly an emotional affair as she and her co-anchors celebrated her 26 memorable years at the network. Kotb could not hold back her tears as she sat surrounded by her colleagues for the very last time.

Hoda Kotb is leaving the "Today" show after 17 years. Here's what to know about her last day, why she's leaving and how to watch her final broadcast.

Hoda Kotb gets emotional during her last 'Today' show