Hoda and Jenna Nominate Kathie Lee Gifford for 'The Golden Bachelorette'
Hey there! So, ABC just dropped the news that they're working on the first season of The Golden Bachelorette. The big question on everyone's mind is, who will be the star of the show? Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager seem to have their answer ready — none other than the legendary Kathie Lee Gifford! Let's dive into the scoop.
During a fun-filled episode of Today on Monday, February 12, Hoda, 59, and Jenna, 42, started talking about who they’d love to see finding love on this new reality show. "Kathie Lee Gifford!" they both chimed in unison. And guess what? The entire Today crew seemed to agree, clapping their hands in excitement. It was like a mini-celebration right there on set!
Why Kathie Lee Gifford?
Hoda strongly believes that Kathie Lee, 70, would be the ideal choice for The Bachelor spinoff show. This version of the series will feature contestants aged 60 and above, making it a unique twist on the classic format. During the lively segment, correspondent Justin Sylvester added his two cents, joking that "there’s not enough chardonnay in the world to get Kathie Lee there." But you know what they say, never say never, right?
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Hoda wasn’t about to let that comment slide. "Oh, you never know! She might! By the way, she would be a 10 plus and she’d get her pick of all the men. You know how she is — always flirty and cute!" Hoda enthusiastically replied. It’s hard not to picture Kathie Lee lighting up the screen with her charm and charisma.
Who Could Be the Leading Lady?
While it’s still unofficial who will be chosen as the lead for The Golden Bachelorette, the role could go to one of the women who had their hearts broken by Gerry Turner during the first season of The Golden Bachelor last year. Names like Joan Vassos or Leslie Fhima have been floating around. The new season is set to premiere in the fall, but the official date is yet to be announced.
Hoda wrapped up the conversation with a hopeful note: "Well, that’s because we’re starting to speak things into existence." It’s like she’s willing this dream casting into reality!
Kathie Lee's Love Life
The conversation between Hoda and Jenna took a fascinating turn, especially since Kathie Lee has been quietly dating boyfriend Richard Spitz for over two years. They’ve only been seen together publicly a few times, but it seems like things are going well between them. "She enjoys his companionship," a friend of the former talk show host told Closer in December 2023. "I can see Kathie Lee and Richard tying the knot in the near future."
Before her relationship with Richard, Kathie Lee was married to Frank Gifford from 1986 until his passing in 2015 at the age of 84. Together, they had two children: son Cody and daughter Cassidy. It’s clear that Kathie Lee has experienced a lot of love and loss, which makes her story all the more compelling.
Reps for Kathie Lee haven’t responded to Closer’s requests for comment, so we’ll just have to wait and see what the future holds for this beloved star.
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