Hoda Kotb celebrates co-star's milestone anniversary on the air

Hoda Kotb felt whole again on the latest installment of Today with Hoda and Jenna, as she was reunited with her co-star Jenna Bush Hager.MORE: Hoda Kotb's magical beach photo leaves fans asking the same thingThe NBC host welcomed her co-star back to the show with open arms, saying: "Jenna's back! And she brought spring with her!"WATCH: Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialAfter gushing over the improving weather and getting to catch up for a bit, Jenna revealed her spring break plans, which included a family trip to the Bahamas.Jenna expressed her frustration over traveling with small children, but did add at the end that she and husband Henry Hager, along with her three kids, had a fun and relaxing family break.MORE: Hoda Kotb marks special anniversary in candid new photographA photo was then shared from her Instagram Stories, which also included co-star Savannah Guthrie's family, celebrating their anniversary with their own family in tow."Oh my god, what a great shot, that's you and the Guthrie crowd," Hoda reacted, and then added: "It's fine. I don't feel jealous, I honestly don't. A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Jenna returned beside Hoda on Today"I'm happy, and you guys always have such a great time together.

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie know what it's like to run a broadcast together. And as parents, they know the obstacles in the road to motherhood. As the cover stars of 's April issue, out Tuesday, the morning news duo opened up about the challenges they overcame in growing their families. For Kotb, fighting breast cancer spurred a challenge with fertility. «I remember that my oncologist called and we were talking about freezing my eggs.

Hoda Kotb sailed into the weekend in style with a breathtaking beach photo which she couldn't wait to share with fans. The adored Today host took a moment to share a beautiful snapshot on social media in which palm trees swayed by the water's edge. MORE: Savannah Guthrie's absence from Today explained - and it involves her co-star She simply captioned the post: "The moon #nofilter #lightupthenight," and her followers immediately began commenting. WATCH: Jennifer Lopez teases Hoda Kotb about her breakup They marveled at the stunning image, calling it, "gorgeous," and thanked her for sharing it, but they also wanted to know where she was."Are you in Florida?" asked one, as another said: "Wherever you are it looks so relaxing," and a third queried: "Where have you gone?"MORE: Hoda Kotb fans are overjoyed amid her latest career newsMORE: Hoda Kotb to be joined by very famous co-star on Today as Jenna Bush Hager goes on vacationHoda didn't reveal her location but it appears she's gone somewhere sunny for a getaway after wrapping her week on Today. A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda's location looked dreamy and fans wanted to know where she was The mom-of-two has been missing her sidekicks, Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie this week as they jetted to the Bahamas with their families. The group are celebrating Savannah and her husband, Mike's eighth wedding anniversary together and it looks like they're having a lot of fun. MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby joy moment on Today showMORE: Jenna Bush Hager hilariously outshines her co-star as unbelievable milestone is revealedJenna shared a snapshot of the group from their lush vacation, which saw her and husband Henry celebrating the happy couple

Hoda Kotb has become a beloved figure on daytime television, and a large part of it is due to her desire for celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of others.MORE: Hoda Kotb fans are overjoyed amid her latest career newsThe Today star took to Instagram to do just that with her latest post, featuring a new friend she had made while on one of her travels.WATCH: Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialShe posted a photograph of herself with Joy, a flight attendant for Delta who just marked 25 years of work with the airline company.The two had quickly become friends and Hoda took to social media to celebrate her accomplishment with a selfie of the two of them, all masked while aboard her flight.MORE: Hoda Kotb to be joined by very famous co-star on Today as Jenna Bush Hager goes on vacation"What an important day on @delta. The most lovely flight attendant celebrating 25 years! Congrats sweet Joy! What a lovely human being…" she wrote.

Savannah Guthrie has had fans anxiously awaiting her return to the Today Show, having been absent from her main hosting duties for the past week.MORE: Savannah Guthrie's absence from Today leaves fans saying the same thingHer co-star Hoda Kotb took to the air to reveal that she was enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation over the week, and fans were finally able to see what she meant.WATCH: Savannah Guthrie's video to her kids from Team USASavannah and her family, including husband Mike and kids Vale and Charley, jetted off to the Bahamas to celebrate the couple's eighth wedding anniversary.However, they weren't alone, as joining them on their special celebration was her co-star Jenna Bush Hager, with her own family in tow, consisting of husband Henry Hager and three kids, Mila, Poppy, and Hal.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager declares 'let's swim' in adorable vacation photo with her daughtersJenna shared a snapshot of the group from their lush vacation, which saw her and Henry celebrating Savannah and Mike as they leaned in for a kiss and the kids in their swimsuits were having a blast.

Kelly Rowland just called out her former Destiny's Child bandmates on live television. The star is temporarily taking Jenna Bush Hager's seat next to Hoda Kotb on the Today Show, and she dished about something Beyoncé and Michelle Williams would have never allowed her to do.MORE: Beyoncé sings with Kelly Rowland's son during Destiny's Child reunion – and it's too cuteDuring the star's second day as co-host, Hoda posed a question that had Kelly looking at her like she was crazy to have even asked it.The question started off by posing a hypothetical situation: "Okay, let's pretend you're in total agony… you're on the red carpet.

Savannah Guthrie isn't one to sit still for very long and has had a hectic few months at work, which has seen her work late night news shifts back-to-back with early morning starts.MORE: Savannah Guthrie surprises fans with her outfit choiceThe Today star was noticeably absent from work at the start of the week, and on Tuesday her co-star Hoda Kotb explained the reason for her being off work."It's Tuesday morning, we're so happy you're starting with us. Savannah is taking this week off for much-needed R and R."VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie and her Today co-stars as you've never seen themIn the front seats this week joining Hoda are Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones.MORE: Hoda Kotb's very famous new co-star revealedMORE: Al Roker shows support for co-star during emotional moment live on airIt isn't just Savannah who is off from Today this week either, as Hoda's Fourth Hour co-star Jenna Bush Hager is also taking the week off work.Jenna's seat is being kept warm by Kelly Rowland, who was announced as the celebrity co-host for Monday-Wednesday.

Jenna Bush Hager is a familiar face on Today's Fourth Hour alongside Hoda Kotb, but was noticeably absent on Monday's show.MORE: Al Roker shows support for co-star during emotional moment live on airInstead, Hoda sat alongside Kelly Rowland at the start of the week.Kelly looked incredible dressed in a hot pink jumpsuit as she made her Today hosting debut, and looked like she was having a great time too both in front of the camera and backstage with Hoda, in footage shared on social media ahead of the show.VIDEO: Today's Jenna Bush Hager leaves Hoda Kotb shocked live on air"It's like coming home," she told the mom-of-two at the start of the show, referring to just how many times she's appeared on the NBC News show as a guest.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby storyMORE: Jenna Bush Hager admits to "really big mistake" during candid discussion with Hoda KotbWhile no explanation was given as where Jenna was, she was likely enjoying a well-deserved break with her family.Jenna is a doting mom to three young children, Mila, Poppy and Hal, who she shares with husband Henry Hager.A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Kelly Rowland kept Jenna Bush Hager's seat warm on Monday's Today with Hoda & JennaThe daughter of George W.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager enjoyed a very different type of show last week as they hosted Today with Hoda & Jenna from New Orleans.MORE: Al Roker shows support for co-star during emotional moment live on airAnd while they're back in the studio on Monday, things aren't going quite back to the way they were.On Sunday, Today announced that Jenna Bush Hager would be temporarily replaced by a very famous star from Monday to Wednesday.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb and her Today co-stars as you've never seen them beforeHoda will be joined by none other than Kelly Rowland, with a statement being put out on Instagram.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby storyMORE: Jenna Bush Hager admits to "really big mistake" during candid discussion with Hoda KotbIt read: "The iconic @kellyrowland will be guest co-hosting with @hodakotb this week. This is one thing we do NOT have a dilemma over.

Al Roker is a great friend and co-star and has a close bond with the rest of the Today family.MORE: Al Roker defended by wife Deborah Roberts' remarks from co-starIn his latest supportive social media post, the beloved weatherman shared footage of Hoda Kotb being a working mom live on the Fourth Hour of the show.In the clip, the doting mom was seen reuniting with her daughters Haley and Hope while presenting a segment live from New Orleans, where the programme is currently being aired.VIDEO: Watch the Today stars as you've never seen them before!"I got two little ones. These two girls are going to fall in love with the city just as much as I have over the years.

Hoda Kotb had two very special guests during the fourth hour of the show. On Thursday, Kotb shared that she brought her daughters along with her while she’s reporting live from New Orleans with her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager.  “You came with two little people,” Bush Hager pointed out to her co-host.

Hoda Kotb left her fans extremely excited on Monday morning when she revealed that her original podcast was coming back for a second season.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartacheWith an Instagram post featuring the cover of her podcast Making Space, the Today Show host shared that the second season would be premiering in just about a week.WATCH: Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialShe excitedly wrote: "Coming soon!!! Season 2 of Making Space, wherever you get your podcasts," and fans immediately took to the comments with congratulatory words for her."Absolutely love this podcast!!!! Cant wait for season 2," one wrote, with another saying: "Congrats Hoda on season 2!!"MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates co-star's milestone anniversary on the airA third sweetly added: "CONGRATULATIONS HODA!! Second Season of this Podcast, Yay, plus all the upcoming guests you mentioned on the H&J show this morning, I can't wait!!"The TV personality launched her podcast in September of 2021, a space for people "on a journey of self-discovery and resilience of the human spirit," according to Today, and has interviewed figures like Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver, Sheryl Crow, and even co-star Jenna Bush Hager.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda announced the return of her podcast Making SpaceHoda opened up more about the news on Today with Hoda and Jenna, as co-host Jenna said: "We have some huge news for y'all. Hoda's original podcast, Making Space, is back for a second season."Hoda replied: "You guys, I can't tell you how excited I am about this.

Steve Harvey is all here for his daughter, Lori Harvey's relationship with Michael B. Jordan, but he isn't so sure about them tying the knot just yet.In a new episode of, airing Friday, the hosts play a game of «Sip or Spill» with Steve, in which he has to either answer their questions or take a sip of his at-home alcoholic beverage.During the segment, Hoda Kotb asked Steve whether or not he'd approve if Jordan asked to marry his daughter, and the talk show host struggled to give a yes or no answer.«Man, this is a hard one. I’ve given away two daughters.

Today Show star Jenna Bush Hager has praised her friend and co-star Hoda Kotb for her "compassion and grace".MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about Covid battle on Today as fans send their supportThe close friends have leaned on each other in recent years, and most recently after Hoda announced she had split from her fiance Joel Schiffman, who is also the father of her two children.WATCH: Hoda Kotb opens up about decision to split from Joel SchiffmanNow, 40-year-old Jenna has lauded her friend, sharing that she comes into the office "every morning smiling at every single person"."I am proud of Hoda every single day," she revealed. "She's filled with compassion and grace and she does everything that way.

Jenna Bush Hager is always proud of her pal, Hoda Kotb. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 40-year-old co-host on Wednesday, and Bush Hager revealed why she was proud of Kotb for how she handled the announcement of her split from Joel Schiffman on the show.«I am proud of Hoda every single day,» Bush Hager said.

Hoda Kotb was up bright and early to share some love with fans on Instagram and her post sparked quite the emotional reaction.The Today show host's intention was to make her social media followers feel good and she managed to evoke plenty of tears of joy.MORE: Hoda Kotb teased 'big week ahead' as she makes exciting announcement with co-starHoda posted a sweet clip of an elderly woman surprising her friend on her 90th birthday and captioned the post: "Just because we need it. Xo thx @goodnews_movement."WATCH: Hoda Kotb announces shock split from Joel Schiffman Everyone in the video became emotional as the birthday girl sat at a restaurant and her friend appeared behind her to ask, "is this seat taken?".When she realizes who is asking, the lady breaks down into tears and her friend follows suit as they embrace and continue to sob. MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about going out alone in new revelation following splitREAD: Hoda Kotb reveals 'recurring nightmare' to co-host Jenna Bush Hager Guests adored the moment, as did Hoda's fans who immediately began commenting after she shared the post. A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda reposted the emotional video which left many people in tears One asked: "Hoda….

Hoda Kotb is a loyal friend and wanted to make sure to shine a light on her co-star at the beginning of the week.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starOn Monday's Today with Hoda & Jenna, the much-loved TV star started the show by teasing some exciting news."We have a big week ahead," she told viewers, before Jenna corrected her. "No it's this week!"VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel Schiffman"Why is it big?" Hoda asked, to which Jenna replied: "This week is big because we are celebrating on Wednesday the third anniversary of Read with Jenna."MORE: Hoda Kotb marks end of an era with special message to her best friend MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about going out alone in new revelation following split"I honestly can't believe it," Hoda exclaimed.

Hoda Kotb is known for her loyalty and has a close-knit circle of friends, both in the public eye and out of the spotlight.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starAnd this week, the kind-hearted star shone a light on her best friend, Karen Swensen, as she marked an end of an era.Karen retired on Wednesday and on her last day at work, Hoda shared a series of photos of her from over the year, alongside a heartfelt message.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from fiancé Joel Schiffman She wrote: "Wow @karenswensen. Remember when you started at wwl (left)...