Let’s talk about what happened behind the scenes at the Today show. Hoda Kotb is making it clear that Kelly Rowland is more than welcome to come back for a second appearance after her last visit didn’t exactly go as planned. The whole situation unfolded on February 16 when Kelly had an awkward interview with Savannah Guthrie, and things got even more complicated when she left before her co-hosting gig. But Hoda Kotb isn’t letting that deter her. On February 20 during Today with Hoda & Jenna, the beloved host, 59, made it crystal clear that Kelly is always welcome at Studio 1A.
Hoda Kotb Extends a Heartfelt Invitation to Kelly Rowland
Hoda Kotb doesn’t mince words when it comes to expressing her admiration for Kelly Rowland. During the February 20 episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna, she took a moment to speak directly to Kelly and the audience about her feelings. “I just wanna say this,” Hoda said with sincerity. “I have great love and admiration for Kelly Rowland. I adore her,” she continued, emphasizing her respect for the 43-year-old singer. “And I want her to come back on our show, and I want her to host again. She can share my dressing room — we’ll be in it together!” Hoda’s words were heartfelt, and it’s clear she wants to mend any fences that may have been unintentionally broken.
The Incident That Left Everyone Talking
It’s been a wild ride for Kelly Rowland this week. Just five days prior, Kelly walked off the set of the NBC morning show before she was scheduled to cohost the fourth hour of Today. An insider spilled the tea to People, revealing that Kelly “didn’t like her dressing room.” This unexpected twist forced Rita Ora — who was performing that day — to step in at the last minute and cohost the show. Talk about a scramble! But Rita didn’t miss a beat, and Hoda made sure to give her a shoutout during the segment. “On another note too, we just want to give a shoutout to Rita Ora, who kind of came in at the last second and really did a phenomenal job,” Hoda said, showing her appreciation for the quick-thinking pop star.
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What Happened During Kelly’s Interview with Savannah?
Let’s rewind to the root of the issue. Kelly’s departure followed an 8 a.m. hour of Today where she was interviewed by Savannah Guthrie. The plan was for Kelly to discuss her new Netflix movie, Mea Culpa, which she stars in and worked on as a producer. However, things took a turn when Savannah brought up Kelly’s legendary friendship with Beyoncé. “What do you think about your friend Beyoncé? She’s like your sister, you guys literally grew up together – she’s stepping into country,” Savannah said, referring to Beyoncé’s recent foray into country music. Kelly responded with pride, “I’m so proud of her,” but Savannah kept pressing. “I know, but were you surprised and what do you think about it?” the author asked, with Kelly reiterating, “I’m so proud of her. So happy for her.”
Fans quickly chimed in on social media, defending Kelly. Many called out Savannah for the line of questioning, pointing out that nobody asks Kelly about Michelle or Beyoncé about Kelly. One commenter wrote, “Nobody asks Kelly about Michelle or asks Beyoncé about Kelly. So stop with the silliness folks.” Another noted that Kelly seemed tired of being asked about her famous bandmate. As of publication, neither Kelly nor Savannah has addressed the events publicly, and Savannah missed multiple days of work in the aftermath.
