On a surprising Wednesday, March 27, Hoda Kotb wasn’t where we expected her to be—on the set of the beloved Today show. Fans tuned in to see Willie Geist stepping in for her later in the morning, leaving many scratching their heads about Hoda's unexpected absence.
Hoda’s Mysterious Disappearance Sparks Speculation
Now, let’s rewind a bit. Hoda, who is 59 years young, was right there during the early hours of Today, chatting it up with Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin. But when it came time for her to join Jenna Bush Hager for their segment of Today With Hoda & Jenna, poof! She was nowhere to be found. It’s like she vanished into thin air, and no one on the show gave any explanation for her absence.
So, what happened? Well, the show didn’t offer any clues. Jenna Bush Hager, who’s 42, just rolled with it and dove right into the talk show with Willie Geist, who is 48. Now, Willie doesn’t usually pop up on the weekday version of Today. He’s got his hands full with Morning Joe and filming for Sunday Today. But hey, when called upon, he stepped up like a champ.
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Willie Stepping In: A Star Is Born
“Not only can Willie host all the shows on television, and pull out my chair … but he also is a star,” Jenna Bush Hager said, giving her guest cohost some well-deserved props. The former first daughter was clearly impressed with Willie’s ability to slide into the role seamlessly.
And let’s not forget, Today fans were thrilled to see Willie flex his acting muscles in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm earlier this year. Social media lit up as fans discussed his role on the HBO show, showing just how much they appreciate his versatility.
Fans Worry About Hoda’s Well-Being
While many enjoyed seeing Willie on the show, fans couldn’t help but express their confusion and concern for Hoda. “Where’s Hoda?” one X user asked after the author of Hope Is a Rainbow disappeared from the program. It’s clear that her absence left a noticeable void, and her loyal fanbase is genuinely worried about her.
Just last week, Hoda took a little break from the grind to enjoy a much-needed spring break vacation with her two daughters, Haley and Hope. She shares the joy of motherhood with her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman, whom she parted ways with back in January 2022.
Hoda’s Love Life: A New Chapter
Since her split from Joel, Hoda hasn’t been sitting around moping. Nope, she’s been diving back into the dating scene with enthusiasm. The mom of two recently opened up about a new suitor introduced to her by none other than Jenna Bush Hager.
“I had a great time… I had a great time on our date. I loved it,” Hoda told Entertainment Tonight earlier this month. “There’s already been a second one. Hey, that’s how it goes… We’ve got our third coming up. It’s really fun.”
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Through it all, Hoda has learned a valuable lesson about life after a breakup. It’s something she plans to embrace fully moving forward.
“Life is beautiful. Try things, go out, get out of your house and your apartment. I feel like life is meant to be experienced and [you should] step out into it,” she said. “I love it.”
