After almost two decades as the host of MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, Andrea Mitchell signed off for the very last time on Friday (February 7) with an emotional farewell to audiences. In the final moments of her show,

Andrea Mitchell anchored her final edition of MSNBC ‘s long-running Andrea Mitchell Reports, with staffers and colleagues past and present entering the studio to give her an ovation as she wrapped up the show.

Mitchell, 78, previously revealed that she would return to field reporting after the inauguration, though PEOPLE can now confirm her final day at the desk

Andrea Mitchell will anchor her final MSNBC show on Friday, having announced last year that she would be stepping down from her daily program after the inauguration. Mitchell will continue with NBC News,

Seasoned NBC journalist Andrea Mitchell has signed off her daytime MSNBC show, Andrea Mitchell Reports, for the final time. After announcing in October that she would be leaving and revealing her exact date of departure just this week,

Andrea Mitchell has said her final goodbyes - but fans don't want to hear it. Friday's installment of Andrea Mitchell Reports was an emotional one as its 78-year-old host signed off the show for one final time.

Andrea Mitchell brought the curtain down on her career as an MSNBC anchor on Friday. The veteran journalist has been the face of the network’s noontime hour since 2008 as the host of Andrea Mitchell Reports.

Long-time MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell delivered an emotional speech as she made her final television apperance on her show after 17 years on the air. On Friday, Feb. 7, the 78-year-old journalist made her last-ever broadcast on her show 'Andrea Mitchell Reports.