‘Today’ co-hosts reveal Hoda Kotb is on leave due to ‘family health matter’
Hoda Kotb, a co-host on the Today show, has been missing from the show for almost two weeks. Her absence has caused concern among her fans.
However, her colleagues have now revealed that she has been dealing with a family health issue. They have reassured fans that she is okay.
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“We know a lot of you have been wondering how she [Hoda] is doing. We can tell you that Hoda is OK. She has got a family health matter that she has been dealing with,” Craig Melvin said Wednesday morning.
Hoda Kotb, who is 58 years old, made her last live appearance on the Today show on February 17. She did appear on a pre-taped episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna that aired on February 20, which was President’s Day.
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However, since then, there has been no explanation given for her sudden disappearance from the show, and fans have been left to speculate about where she went and what she’s been doing. During her absence, she has been active on Instagram, sharing inspiring messages. Some fans have wondered if she was adopting another child.
On Wednesday’s show, the host, Melvin, addressed the absence of Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. Guthrie tested positive for COVID and is recovering at home, while Kotb has been away for almost two weeks due to a family health issue.
Both @SavannahGuthrie and @HodaKotb are off today, with Savannah recovering from a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. As for Hoda, she is okay and handling a family health matter. We’re sending our love to them both and can’t wait to see them in the studio soon 🧡 pic.twitter.com/EcfVV1zsac
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) March 1, 2023
Melvin wished Guthrie a speedy recovery and assured viewers that Kotb is okay. Al Roker also expressed love for both of them and hopes to see them back soon.
During an episode of “Today with Hoda and Jenna”, Jenna Bush Hager and Willie Geist addressed viewers’ concerns about the absence of Hoda Kotb. They explained that Hoda is currently dealing with a family health issue, but did not provide any further details. Jenna and Willie expressed their support and well wishes for Hoda and her family during this difficult time.
We send our thoughts and prayers to Hoda Kotb and her family during this time.
