‘Today’ in Crisis! Hoda Kotb’s Exit Leaves Fans & Producers in Panic Mode

Fan favorite Hoda Kotb has said so long to Today — and now sources dish the outpouring of love for her from loyal viewers has producers wondering if they let the wrong woman leave!

“So many people have been chiming in to say how much they will miss Hoda. It’s made it very clear just how loved Hoda is, so naturally that has the bosses worried that fans will stop tuning in now that she’s gone,” a tipster tattles.

The 60-year-old single mom, who has worked at NBC for over two decades, revealed in September that she was ditching the morning hit to spend more time with her kids — Haley Joy, 7, and Hope Catherine, 4.

However, Hoda’s tearful ta-ta Jan. 10 leaves Savannah Guthrie, 53, and Jenna Bush Hager, 43, holding down the fort with her less popular replacement Craig Melvin, 45.

“Saying goodbye has been very emotional for Hoda. Even though she has said that she wanted this change and chose this of her own accord, she’s taking it hard — and so are the fans,” squeals the insider.

According to the mole, the pressure is now on for Savannah and Jenna to prove they can keep folks tuning in!

“All eyes are going to be on the numbers in the next few weeks and even months. It’s make-or-break time for Savannah and Jenna, and there is no doubt they’re feeling the stress,” the insider gabs.

Craig is stepping in as Savannah’s co-anchor, while Jenna will continue to host the show’s fourth hour under the title Today with Jenna & Friends, which will feature a rotating panel of guest hosts.

“Both Savannah and Jenna are saying they can handle things, but it really will come down to the ratings. If they don’t stay steady — or even worse, if they start to slip — it’s not going to bode well for them,” the insider warns.

As The National ENQUIRER previously reported, sources snitch that blondes Savannah and Jenna were suddenly regretting that their mean-girl routine drove away hard-working Hoda!

“They didn’t expect her to really leave, and now that she’s gone, they’re realizing how much she contributed to the show,” a spy said.

Now, the insider blabs Today honchos fear that longtime NBC news anchor Craig doesn’t have the same devoted viewership as Hoda!

“It may be a very rude awakening,” titters the tipster. “Producers are already jittery, so if Hoda’s millions of fans start to tune out, Jenna and Savannah are going to get the blame!”