Hoda Kotb often shares snippets of her personal life with her fans on social media and on Today – and made an inspiring revelation during last week's show.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starDuring a conversation about going for dinner alone, Hoda asked her co-star Jenna Bush Hager: "Would you ever eat alone in a restaurant?"Jenna replied: "The answer is yes but I don't think I've ever done it before. Except at the airport."VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanShe then went on to explain that having a twin sister and "secret service for half my life" made it somewhat difficult to do so.MORE: Hoda Kotb participates in Olympics-style activity that leaves fans in stitchesMORE: Hoda Kotb emotionally reunites with best friend for special Valentine's Day surpriseJenna added that if she did end up going for lunch alone, she would feel a lot happier with a book.Hoda then shared her own experience, telling Jenna: "I've sat at a restaurant before and eaten alone, I've done that a bunch.
Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie share disappointment over 2022 Winter Olympics news
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Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie will not be making their way to China for the 2022 Winter Olympics due to COVID protocols, and the pair have now shared how "bummed" they are with the news.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares throwback baby bump photo during touching on-air tributeThe Today Show anchors are usually among the many NBC stars who travel for the games, but this year the pandemic and ongoing fears of a resurgence have forced NBC to alter plans. Hoda and Savannah also both recently suffered from the virus, and fear that they may test positive again while in China.WATCH: Hoda and Savannah share how to watch the Winter Olympic GamesSpeaking to People magazine, Hoda shared her disappointment that the team won't get to "bond" and "have a great time as a team." "So that part I'm missing, because I love that part.
That's the bummer part of it," she said.The one good thing? Both revealed that their children are "real happy". Savannah is mom to seven-year-old daughter Vale, and son Charley, five."The main upside to not going is to get to be with your kids.
When we do go, we miss them like crazy, but honestly, I feel like my kids, they really appreciate me for the first 10, 20 minutes I'm home," she joked. The pair will not be in BeijingHoda, who is mom to two daughters, added of their returns in the past: "When you come home and walk in the door it's like a ticker-tape parade — one that ends quickly!"The Today Show hosts will anchor coverage of the Opening Ceremony from New York.
Both were sent to Tokyo in 2021 for the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics but this year, the team will mostly report from the studio's Stamford facility and 30 Rock in Manhattan. They both headed to Tokyo for the summer OlympicsThe program will also set up
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Savannah Guthrie reveals break from Today Show with new post
Savannah Guthrie has become a beloved figure on morning television, so her fans understandably noticed when she took to social media to reveal that she would be absent from TV for a bit.MORE: Savannah Guthrie details her very real visit to the dentistThe Today star took to Instagram to relish in the fact that she would have an extended weekend break from the show following a Monday break for President's Day.WATCH: Savannah Guthrie's son sends adorable message to his sisterShe shared a picture of a pair of feathered slippers with an S and G on them and written below: "Out of Office." In her caption, she said: "Happy holiday weekend, y'all!!!"Fans immediately took to the comments to wish Savannah a long and restful holiday weekend, with one saying: "Love those slippers," and another writing: "Have an amazing weekend!!!"MORE: Savannah Guthrie has fans saying the same thing after Super Bowl ad"Same to you, Savannah," a third said, with one fan commenting: "Happy Weekend Ms.
Simone Biles supports Winter Olympics star Mikaela Shiffrin after heartbreaking message to fans
Simone Biles has shared her support for Winter Olympics star Mikaela Shiffrin after she posted a heartbreaking message to fans.MORE: Simone Biles is engaged! See the heartwarming proposal and stunning ringMikaela took to social media to share a powerful message about the online hate and trolling she has received as she struggled through the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Mikeala was one of Team USA's big hopefuls but she failed to finish the women's combined event, and lost control during the opening few seconds of her run in the giant slalom; Mikeala was defending her 2018 gold medal.WATCH: Simone Biles falls off mat during Tokyo 2020 qualifying roundsShe fell and skied out, ending her 30-race streak, and ended up being disqualified from the event."I know this all too well.
Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air over missed opportunity with co-star
Hoda Kotb is much-loved for her positive outlook but even she can get frustrated sometimes!MORE: Hoda Kotb participates in Olympics-style activity that leaves fans in stitchesIn one memorable episode of Today back in November, the TV personality had the most hilariously honest reaction live on air after discovering an incredibly unlucky missed opportunity with her co-star Jenna Bush Hager. The duo were chatting about a "surprise shoot" they had been asked to go to in New York the night before, which they had both declined, unaware of just what it was."Last night, we were supposed to do a surprise shoot. I had to cancel it.
Hoda Kotb celebrates incredible Olympics news that has fans elated
Hoda Kotb took to social media to reveal an incredible bit of news that had fans feeling as elated as she was.MORE: Jennifer Lopez teases Hoda Kotb about Joel Schiffman split live on Today showThe Today Show star shared a picture on Instagram featuring the two athletes who had brought the United States gold at that point at the 2022 Winter Olympics.WATCH: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie share how to watch the Winter Olympics GamesThe post highlighted Nathan Chen and Chloe Kim in competition, and Hoda happily wrote: "Good morning GOLD!!! Congrats @nathanwchen @chloekim."One fan excitedly commented: "Thank you Nathan and Chloe for an amazing job - it was so exciting and enjoyable watching you- your hard work and dedication certainly paid off!!"MORE: Hoda Kotb makes rare revelation about home life with daughters Haley and HopeAnother wrote: "Way to go guys!!!! So proud of you," with many others sharing congratulatory messages as well and sharing love for Hoda.While Hoda is currently dealing with the ramifications of her split from longtime fiancé Joel Schiffman, she has maintained that the two are still quite amicable.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda celebrated the athletes that won gold for USA at the Winter OlympicsShe has been keeping herself busy by throwing herself into coverage for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which are being held in Beijing.While Hoda did attract a huge amount of fan love for her warm and enthusiastic coverage of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, this year the pandemic and ongoing fears of a resurgence have forced NBC to alter plans. MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish home where she will co-parent her kids with ex Joel SchiffmanMORE: Hoda Kotb announces split from fiancé Joel Schiffman live on
Why Are People Boycotting the 2022 Winter Olympics?
the Washington Post . Survivors of the camps have reported acts of torture, rape, and forced sterilization. Though China to have closed the camps, in 2020 a BuzzFeed News revealed that the government had built “high-security camps—some capable of housing tens of thousands of people” in which to forcibly house Uyghurs.
Meghan McCain boycotting 2022 Beijing Olympics: ‘Genocide Games’
kicked off their opening day, tweeting her thoughts about the city’s alleged human rights violations.“There is no reason to watch a Winter Olympics that is holding up and spreading propaganda for a regime that is committing actual genocide and ethnic cleansing,” she claimed. “On top of poisoning the world and killing 6 million people.
NBC Releases Initial Beijing Olympics Viewership Data; Most-Streamed Winter Olympics Day Ever
With the first full day of games tucked away, NBC posted some early numbers from the Beijing Winter Olympics and the glass seems to be half full.
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TV Ratings: Beijing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Draws 16 Million Viewers, Down 43% From 2018 Games
Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterNBC Sports says 16 million viewers tuned in to watch the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, an all-time low for Olympic ceremonies on linear television.That’s around 43% down compared to the 28.3 million viewers that watched the PyeongChang Winter Olympics opening ceremony in February 2018.Friday’s torch-lighting in Beijing aired live on NBC and the streaming service Peacock beginning at 6:30 a.m. ET yesterday morning and was replayed again in primetime.
Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony Viewership Falls Hard From 2018 Kick-Off In Early Numbers
It’s early days at the XXIV Olympic Winter Games, but NBC must already be praying for some Gold medal glory or the Super Bowl to give them a boost. Right now, coming off record low viewership in the first night of primetime coverage, the billions the Comcast-owned network fork out to broadcast the Games until 2032 isn’t looking like money well spent.
Dutch Journalist Interrupted In Winter Olympics Live Shot, Dragged Off-Camera By Chinese Authorities
Chinese authorities interrupted a Dutch journalist’s live report on the Winter Olympics Friday, dragging him off-camera and creating confusion as to why his broadcast was halted.
Meghan McCain shares heartbreaking post with bold Olympics Games statement
Meghan McCain has slammed the 2022 Winter Olympics, branding them the "Genocide Games" over China's human rights abuses.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie share disappointment over 2022 Winter Olympics newsThe 37-year-old took to social media to share an image designed by Chinese artist badiucao, which was created in protest of the host country. It showed an ice hockey player wearing the Chinese flag with blood on their stick and mask as they knocked over a Tibetan monk.WATCH: Meghan McCain announces departure from The View"I will not watch one minute of the @Beijing2022," she captioned her post, adding the hashtag, "#GenocideGames."On Twitter, she expanded on her opinion, writing: "There is no reason to watch a Winter Olympics that is holding up and spreading propaganda for a regime that is committing actual genocide and ethnic cleansing - on top of poisoning the world and killing 6 million people.
Shaun White gets ready for the Winter Olympics and for possible engagement with Nina Dobrev
Shaun White is all over the news. Aside from being one of the most exciting athletes in this year’s Winter Olympics, he is also Nina Dobrev’s boyfriend, piquing the interest of different groups of people.Nina Dobrev gushes over boyfriend Shaun White ahead of his fifth Winter OlympicsDave Franco explains why his proposal to wife Alison Brie was not as romantic as he expectedA post shared by Shaun White (@shaunwhite)Shaun White is a snowboarding legend, having won his first Olympic medal when he was 19 years old, in the year 2006. He made his mark in later Olympics, winning gold in 2010 and 2018.
Beijing Olympics 2022 Opening Ceremony - See 100 Photos of the Spectacle!
The opening ceremony for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics has happened and we have tons of great photos from the event.