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Savannah Guthrie is in competition with her co-star Jenna Bush Hager - and all for a very good reason!On Thursday, the duo opened up about helping to set up their friend and colleague Hoda Kotb - which can be watched in the video below - and they both want to be the ones to find her the dream man.During the segment, Jenna admitted it was becoming "a little bit of a competition" as she told Hoda "just so you know, I'm working on it".VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie and Jenna Bush Hager compete over Hoda KotbHoda admitted that Jenna - who has opened up about setting up her friends in the past - had a "great track record" when it came to playing matchmaker."Sure does, just ask her," Savannah sarcastically replied. The pair then came to the conclusion that they could do the work together, with Savannah telling Jenna "you find him, I'll screen him."MORE: Today welcomes temprary new star - and you won't believe who it isRELATED: Dylan Dreyer inundated with support following mistake live on-air - detailsHoda told her friends that she "trusted them implicitly" and was more than confident that if they found someone, he would be good.This isn't the first time they have discussed Hoda's dating life on Today either.

Hoda Kotb has faith in her co-hosts and friends,Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie, when it comes to finding her a man. On Thursday's episode of, the trio were discussing a story where a mother set her daughter up for a date.The conversation quickly turned to the hosts as they asked each other if they would let their parents pre-screen dates before meeting them.

 show has become a staple for American families, who invite them into their homes each day.While many know the show's anchors as a family in their own right, delivering news, entertainment, and lifestyle content to viewers across the country, less is known about the on-air talent's off-set families, who love, support them and stand by their side through it all.With the exciting news that Al Roker is gearing up to be a grandpa following a year of highs and lows for the weatherman, ET is taking a closer look at the  show anchors and their family members.Roker has been a fixture on the show since 1996, serving as the weather anchor and co-hosting the third hour of the program. In 1984, Roker married Alex Bell.

A thoughtful present. Hoda Kotb praised Jamie Lee Curtis for thinking of her and her daughters amid the chaos of awards season and sending them a gift after 3-year-old Hope’s hospitalization.

Today Show, Savannah Guthrie and her co-stars are more than just co-hosts, more than friends, they are family.The sentiment rings especially true for the host's relationship with Jenna Bush Hager, who though she only became a permanent part of the Today slate when she replaced Kathie Lee Gifford on what is now 4th Hour with Hoda and Jenna back in  2019, she had been contributing to Today and NBC for at least a decade before.Just last week, Savannah was there to support Jenna and celebrate her accomplishments, showing up for the 4th anniversary party of her book club, Read with Jenna. Their close bond is on full display in the cheeky video below.WATCH: Today's Jenna Bush Hager's video with Savannah Guthrie leaves some fans horrifiedMORE: Exclusive: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush celebrate raising strong independent daughtersSpeaking with People about the bond that she and her co-star have – which has a foundation in their similar families – she said: "The core of our friendship and our kids' friendship is so strong."She explained that though Jenna recently moved out of the city and is now living in Connecticut, for the first years of both of their childrens' lives, they were neighbors, and both the hosts and their kids became closer than ever.MORE: Savannah Guthrie's emotional return to Today as she supports co-star on first day back"It was such a beautiful moment in time, those five, six, seven years that we were neighbors.

Jenna Bush Hager partied hard in New York City with some of her Today Show cohosts on Thursday evening, but one star was missing.The Today with Hoda and Jenna star was joined by her friends and colleagues Savannah Guthrie, Dylan Dreyer and Sheinelle Jones as they celebrated the fourth anniversary of her book club, Read with Jenna. However, there was no sign of her close friend Hoda Kotb, presumably as she still prioritizes time with her family after a health scare involving her daughter.See how the Today Show marked the occasion of Jenna's book club's fourth birthday while Hoda was away last week in the video below.WATCH: Today celebrates Read with Jenna live on airReturning to the 41-year-old's celebration on Thursday evening, she and her friends were joined by numerous other authors, stars and friends at the party.

Her BFF! Jenna Bush Hager opened up about Hoda Kotb’s absence from the Today show following her daughter’s hospitalization — and the bond that’s been formed between the two co-anchors.  

Worried for her baby. Hoda Kotb took a leave of absence from Today while her 3-year-old daughter Hope was hospitalized in the ICU.

Truly grateful. Hoda Kotb thanked her fans for their messages of support after her daughter Hope’s recent health scare.

Hoda Kotb is a doting mom and was faced with every parents' worst nightmare last week after her youngest daughter, Hope, three, was admitted to ICU.Luckily, the little girl is now on the mend and back home, and Hoda returned to the Today Show on Monday to open up about the ordeal.During the Fourth Hour with Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda told her friend and co-star about a subtle new change to her look and style in the video below.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb explains her new look following daughter Hope's hospitalization She explained that she was now wearing a necklace at all times that says 'God's got this,' that was given to her by a friend.During the segment, fans took to social media to pay tribute to Hoda and wish Hope a speedy recovery.MORE: What Hoda Kotb has said about baby number three plans as she shares cryptic message on 'miracles'MORE: Savannah Guthrie to make big change to personal life "Been there several times with a child with epilepsy and heart conditions. Nothing makes you feel so lost as having a child in ICU.

Hoda Kotb is back on Today after a two-week hiatus — and she’s ready to talk about why she was out…

Hoda Kotb returned to the “Today” show after spending a few weeks with her 3-year-old daughter, Hope, who was in the ICU for a few days. “My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for a little more than a week,” Hoda, who has been with NBC News since 1998, said at the start of the show. “I’m so grateful she’s home…I was waiting for that day to come.

Hoda Kotb is is continuing to shed light on her lengthy absence from Today after revealing her 3-year-old daughter, Hope, was in the hospital.

Hoda Kotb has returned to the show. On Monday, Kotb and co-anchor Savannah Guthrie were both back on the NBC morning show after extended absences.Kotb, who was away due to a "family health matter," gave viewers some insight into her absence, saying, «My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for more than a week. I'm so grateful she's home.

Hoda Kotb got emotional as she returned to “Today” on Monday after being away for the past few weeks due to a personal matter.

Hoda Kotb returned to Today on Monday, telling viewers that her extended absence was due to her three-year old daughter’s health issue.

Supporting his pal. Al Roker assured fans that Hoda Kotb is doing OK amid her hiatus from the Today show.

Back on the air — sort of. Hoda Kotb made a pre-taped appearance during the Friday, March 3, episode of Today amid her continued absence from the live show.

Hoda Kotb made a brief appearance on Friday's episode of the show in a pre-taped interview with John Easterling and Chloe Lattanzi, the husband and daughter of the late Olivia Newton-John.The 58-year-old newswoman has been noticeably absent from live segments of the NBC morning show for more than a week. Kotb's co-anchors shared earlier this week that she is «OK,» but is dealing with «a family health matter,» and will be back on the show soon.During Friday's episode, Sheinelle Jones introduced Kotb's interview saying her co-anchor «recently» spoke to Newton-John's family.

Showing her support. Jenna Bush Hager gave a sweet shout-out to her Today coanchor Hoda Kotb amid the journalist’s continued absence from the morning show.