Ready to recharge. Hoda Kotb is taking another break from Today after daughter Hope’s hospital stay.
06.03.2023 - 15:15 / variety.com
Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie both returned to their duties on NBC’s “Today” after dealing with personal challenges that kept both anchors off air for several days. Kotb, who had been off the program for abouttwo weeks, told viewers Monday that her youngest daughter had been in intensive care in the hospital for an undisclosed illness, but had recently returned home. Guthrie had to leave the program abruptly last week after discovering she had a new coronavirus infection. The two anchors addressed their absences early in the program, during the broadcast’s opening minutes. The departure of the show’s regular co-anchors came after “Today’ defeated ABC rival “Good Morning America” in the critical advertiser-favored demographic — people between 25 and 54 — for the first time in five weeks. “Today” and “GMA” are locked in an eternal battle for dominance among A.M. audiences ,but “Today,” which once dominated its rival in the advertiser demo, has been trying to parry against an incursion by “GMA” in the category.
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Ready to recharge. Hoda Kotb is taking another break from Today after daughter Hope’s hospital stay.
Hoda Kotb is enjoying some time with her daughters following her 3-year-old daughter Hope's recent health scare. The 58-year-old co-anchor is taking the week off from the NBC morning show.On Tuesday morning, Kotb's co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie announced at the top of the show that «Hoda's on vacation,» with Craig Melvin filling in. Melvin filled in on Monday as well and again on Wednesday.
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.
Hoda Kotb recently experienced some turmoil in her family, after her daughter, Hope Catherine, three, was hospitalized, leading the host to be absent from the Today Show for over a week.Upon her return to the show on March 6th, and revealing the reason for her absence, she was promptly inundated with support from her co-stars, celebrities, and fans alike.That included a sweet gesture from none other than Jamie Lee Curtis, who though she has been busier than ever this award season with the success of Everything Everywhere All At Once – which earned her her first Oscar win – she took a moment to extend her support to Hoda. You can watch her discussing her daughter's health battle in the video below.WATCH: Hoda Kotb tears up as she discusses daughter Hope's health battleMORE: Hoda Kotb's change to look revealed on Today following daughter Hope's hospital scareDuring Tuesday's installment of the show, which featured an appearance from Jamie herself via video call, Hoda made sure to shout her out for her kindness."I was opening packages in my apartment last night, all the Amazon stuff that you get," she recalled, adding: "And Jamie Lee – I opened a package and inside I saw two teddy bears...
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.
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.
Savannah Guthrie was off Today for most of last week as she battled Covid for the third time - but on Monday she was back on the famous NBC news desk.The award-winning host was sat in her regular seat alongside Hoda Kotb - and was there to support her colleague and friend as she too, returned to work, following a worrying few days.Savannah - in the video below - was incredibly sympathetic as Hoda opened up about her three-year-old daughter Hope's health issues, which saw her spend several days in ICU.VIDEO: Savannah Guthrie supports Hoda Kotb on her first day back on TodaySavannah was luckily feeling a lot better on Monday too - having been taken ill on Tuesday.The mother-of-two had been feeling under the weather and left the studio before 7.30am after taking a Covid test.MORE: Savannah Guthrie to make big change to personal life DISCOVER: Today's Hoda Kotb bids bittersweet farewell to co-star as fans are left in tearsTowards the end of the show, Sheinelle Jones gave an update, telling viewers: "By the way, it has been an interesting morning for us. As we said, Savannah left early, she wasn't feeling great, so she took a Covid test.
Hoda Kotb is back on Today after a two-week hiatus — and she’s ready to talk about why she was out…
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 has returned to her home at the show. On Monday Kotb and co-anchor Savannah Guthrie both returned to the NBC morning show after extended absences.Kotb, who had previously been away due to a "family health matter," gave viewers some insight into her absence from the news desk, 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.
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.
Hoda Kotb's absence from the show has been explained. The 58-year-old co-anchor of the NBC morning show hasn't appeared on the show in more than a week and on Wednesday, her absence was addressed.Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones sat on 's anchor desk at the top of the show, sharing that both Kotb and Savannah Guthrie were out and noting, «They will be back soon.» Later into the broadcast, Melvin shared, «Savannah is at home, after a positive COVID test yesterday. We are wishing our friend a speedy recovery. And as for Hoda, a lot of you have been wondering how she is doing. We can tell you that Hoda is OK. She's got a family health matter that she's been dealing with, so we look forward to seeing Hoda and Savannah back here at the desk very, very soon. Guthrie appeared on Tuesday's episode of but shortly after the broadcast began was noticeably absent.