Langdon took the hosting chair full-time in January 2020, and greeted the nation every morning through what has been - to put it mildly - a tumultuous few years.
Ally Langdon has bid an emotional farewell to Today, paying tribute to her colleagues "who became family".
The Today team brought out a massive cake to say goodbye, as she was joined by family and loved ones on set.
Langdon took the hosting chair full-time in January 2020, and greeted the nation every morning through what has been - to put it mildly - a tumultuous few years.
"Ally, you have been a a force of nature behind the scenes, force in this show, a force of news, a force behind the scenes," Stefanovic said as he paid tribute to his departing colleague on-air this morning.
"You were driven by a desire for our audience to see the best of us.
"You have also been a friend, a very dear friend."
Weather presenter Tim Davies said it had been "quite the ride".
"And for me, personally, not having you in my ear every morning is going to be quite the shift," he said.
Brooke Boney was emotional as she said farewell.
"Watching back through the reel you realise all the things that happened over the last few years," she said.
"Especially during all of the lockdowns and COVID. Friends became family during that time."
Langdon said her own farewell as she signed off for the last time.
"I don't know how you sum up the last three years. Sitting in this chair next to you has been amazing," she said to Stefanovic.
"You are one of my dearest friends.
"This has been the best, best job. The best job. It's been such a privilege to be in people's lounge rooms every morning."
Langdon is joining A Current Affair as its new host. Sarah Abo will co-host Today.
Langdon's husband Mike Willesee Jr and their kids Mack and Scout also joined mum on set.
Mike said he was "extraordinarily" proud of Ally.
"The friendship you two, and all of us have," he said.
Mike's father was the original host of A Current Affair when it debuted in 1971.
"This has been a fantastic journey," Mike said.
"I think A Current Affair is going to be fantastic."
Ally's parents David and Helen also sent a video message in to the show.
"Just wanted to say congratulations on your last day," Helen said.
"And how proud we are of what you have done over the last three years. But the thing we are most proud of is the fact you have always stayed true to yourself and to your values.
"And you have been a kind person along the way, which is more important than anything else. We just want to wish you all the best.
"We woke up with owe every morning for the last three years. Now you can put us to bed at night."
Watch the full segment, including a highlights reel, in the video above.
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