Hoda Kotb Ready to Find Love Again
Hey there, friends! If you’ve been following Hoda Kotb’s life, you know she’s had some big changes recently. With more time on her hands now that she’s leaving the ‘Today’ show, Hoda’s got her sights set on finding Mr. Right. And guess what? She’s looking for someone who’s simple, down-to-earth, and not caught up in the glitz and glamour of city life.
A Break from City Life
Let me tell you something interesting. A source close to Hoda exclusively told Closer that she’s done with dating city types. The 60-year-old television star, who was previously in a relationship with New York financier Joel Schiffman from 2013 until their engagement ended in 2022, is ready for a change. “Hoda’s had some rotten luck with men in the big city,” the source reveals. It sounds like Hoda’s ready to shake things up and find someone who fits her new, quieter lifestyle.
Country Love on Her Radar
Here’s the scoop: Hoda would “love the idea of a country guy.” That’s right, folks! She’s been inspired by her friend Kathie Lee Gifford, who moved to Nashville, and Lana Del Rey, who recently married a boat captain from Louisiana. “She’d date a farmer at this point if he has a good heart, good values, and treats her right,” the source says. Hoda’s looking for that classic, old-fashioned charm—someone who opens doors for her and says, “Yes, ma’am.” And hey, if he’s also good with money and saves more than he spends, that’s just a bonus!
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A New Chapter Begins
Before she shocked the world by announcing her departure from the ‘Today’ show on September 26, Hoda made a big move—literally. She and her two daughters, Haley and Hope, whom she co-parents with Joel, moved out of their longtime New York City apartment. They’ve settled into a new home in the suburbs of New York, and it seems like the perfect spot for Hoda to find her perfect match. “One of the reasons why she chose to live in Bronxville is people are nice and friendly, and it’s quiet and country-like,” the source explains. Hoda’s not limiting herself geographically, though. If a guy from Tennessee checks all her boxes, she’s open to that too!
Hoda’s not drawing any boundaries when it comes to love. She’s ready for a fresh start, and she’s open to meeting someone from anywhere who fits her ideal. “She’d date someone from Tennessee if he checked all the boxes,” the source adds. With her final broadcast as a ‘Today’ cohost approaching in early 2025, Hoda seems excited about the possibilities ahead.
Leaving the Past Behind
A separate source recently told Closer that Hoda has finally moved on from her 2022 split with Joel. “Hoda regrets the Joel breakup, but it was more complicated than her having a busy career,” the insider reveals. Hoda and Joel met in 2013 but didn’t go public with their relationship until two years later. They were “growing at different paces,” Hoda admitted previously. Raising young children wasn’t Joel’s priority, and Hoda understood that. Though it was sad at first, she doesn’t fault him for his decision. She still misses him but has moved on.
In August, Hoda opened up about their breakup, explaining that it was hard for them to “be in sync.” She said, “I think a lot of people are probably in these situations. One person’s growing … or one person wants it this way, and one person wants it that way.” She added, “He really is a great human being. And I feel like I’m a pretty great human being, but sometimes two great human beings together isn’t quite enough to make it work.”
