Hoda Kotb announces return of her podcast as fans send love

Hoda Kotb is a proud, hands-on parent to her adorable daughters, Haley and Hope, but just like millions of other people, the pandemic has altered their upbringing.The TV star opened up during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon when she confessed that COVID-19 has meant her children are blissfully unaware of a joyous celebration which most youngsters revel in.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's swimsuit clad polar plunge sparks on-air debateThe host asked Hoda about her daughters - who she adopted with ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman - and she revealed that they had both recently celebrated their birthdays.WATCH: Hoda Kotb celebrates her birthday with her daughters After marveling at how they're already five and three, Hoda admitted that they don't know what a big birthday party is."Do you go all out, Hoda Kotb?" asked Jimmy, to which she gave a lengthy explanation of the delicious cake she made before adding: "Due to COVID though, my kids don't know that birthdays are a thing."MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid with co-star after on-air reunionMORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-starAs the audience fell silent, Hoda continued: "They don't know that you have big parties. They think that you sit at the house, you have cake and you FaceTime.

Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and their own music skills were in the spotlight. During an appearance on The Tonight Show, the  co-anchors surprised viewers with a musical performance after host Jimmy Fallon brought up their abilities on the guitar. «I heard that you both know how to play the guitar,» he told them.

Hoda Kotb loves nothing more than being a mom and shares her two young daughters Haley and Hope with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.MORE: Al Roker defended by wife Deborah Roberts' remarks from co-starWhile the TV star is a familiar face many people wake up to in the mornings, when it comes to her personal life she's fairly private.However, Hoda got candid about her family, and made a heartfelt revelation about her ex and their decision to adopt.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb is left shocked live on airShe told Good Housekeeping magazine: "I don't think I would have adopted if it hadn't been for Joel. Having a stable relationship in that moment was really important.MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid with co-star after on-air reunionMORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air by missed opportunity with co-star"Once that fell into place, it didn't seem as scary to me.

Hoda Kotb felt whole again on the latest installment of Today with Hoda and Jenna, as she was reunited with her co-star Jenna Bush Hager.MORE: Hoda Kotb's magical beach photo leaves fans asking the same thingThe NBC host welcomed her co-star back to the show with open arms, saying: "Jenna's back! And she brought spring with her!"WATCH: Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialAfter gushing over the improving weather and getting to catch up for a bit, Jenna revealed her spring break plans, which included a family trip to the Bahamas.Jenna expressed her frustration over traveling with small children, but did add at the end that she and husband Henry Hager, along with her three kids, had a fun and relaxing family break.MORE: Hoda Kotb marks special anniversary in candid new photographA photo was then shared from her Instagram Stories, which also included co-star Savannah Guthrie's family, celebrating their anniversary with their own family in tow."Oh my god, what a great shot, that's you and the Guthrie crowd," Hoda reacted, and then added: "It's fine. I don't feel jealous, I honestly don't. A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Jenna returned beside Hoda on Today"I'm happy, and you guys always have such a great time together.

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie know what it's like to run a broadcast together. And as parents, they know the obstacles in the road to motherhood. As the cover stars of 's April issue, out Tuesday, the morning news duo opened up about the challenges they overcame in growing their families. For Kotb, fighting breast cancer spurred a challenge with fertility. «I remember that my oncologist called and we were talking about freezing my eggs.

Hoda Kotb sailed into the weekend in style with a breathtaking beach photo which she couldn't wait to share with fans. The adored Today host took a moment to share a beautiful snapshot on social media in which palm trees swayed by the water's edge. MORE: Savannah Guthrie's absence from Today explained - and it involves her co-star She simply captioned the post: "The moon #nofilter #lightupthenight," and her followers immediately began commenting. WATCH: Jennifer Lopez teases Hoda Kotb about her breakup They marveled at the stunning image, calling it, "gorgeous," and thanked her for sharing it, but they also wanted to know where she was."Are you in Florida?" asked one, as another said: "Wherever you are it looks so relaxing," and a third queried: "Where have you gone?"MORE: Hoda Kotb fans are overjoyed amid her latest career newsMORE: Hoda Kotb to be joined by very famous co-star on Today as Jenna Bush Hager goes on vacationHoda didn't reveal her location but it appears she's gone somewhere sunny for a getaway after wrapping her week on Today. A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda's location looked dreamy and fans wanted to know where she was The mom-of-two has been missing her sidekicks, Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie this week as they jetted to the Bahamas with their families. The group are celebrating Savannah and her husband, Mike's eighth wedding anniversary together and it looks like they're having a lot of fun. MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby joy moment on Today showMORE: Jenna Bush Hager hilariously outshines her co-star as unbelievable milestone is revealedJenna shared a snapshot of the group from their lush vacation, which saw her and husband Henry celebrating the happy couple

Hoda Kotb has become a beloved figure on daytime television, and a large part of it is due to her desire for celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of others.MORE: Hoda Kotb fans are overjoyed amid her latest career newsThe Today star took to Instagram to do just that with her latest post, featuring a new friend she had made while on one of her travels.WATCH: Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialShe posted a photograph of herself with Joy, a flight attendant for Delta who just marked 25 years of work with the airline company.The two had quickly become friends and Hoda took to social media to celebrate her accomplishment with a selfie of the two of them, all masked while aboard her flight.MORE: Hoda Kotb to be joined by very famous co-star on Today as Jenna Bush Hager goes on vacation"What an important day on @delta. The most lovely flight attendant celebrating 25 years! Congrats sweet Joy! What a lovely human being…" she wrote.

Kelly Rowland just called out her former Destiny's Child bandmates on live television. The star is temporarily taking Jenna Bush Hager's seat next to Hoda Kotb on the Today Show, and she dished about something Beyoncé and Michelle Williams would have never allowed her to do.MORE: Beyoncé sings with Kelly Rowland's son during Destiny's Child reunion – and it's too cuteDuring the star's second day as co-host, Hoda posed a question that had Kelly looking at her like she was crazy to have even asked it.The question started off by posing a hypothetical situation: "Okay, let's pretend you're in total agony… you're on the red carpet.

Jenna Bush Hager is a familiar face on Today's Fourth Hour alongside Hoda Kotb, but was noticeably absent on Monday's show.MORE: Al Roker shows support for co-star during emotional moment live on airInstead, Hoda sat alongside Kelly Rowland at the start of the week.Kelly looked incredible dressed in a hot pink jumpsuit as she made her Today hosting debut, and looked like she was having a great time too both in front of the camera and backstage with Hoda, in footage shared on social media ahead of the show.VIDEO: Today's Jenna Bush Hager leaves Hoda Kotb shocked live on air"It's like coming home," she told the mom-of-two at the start of the show, referring to just how many times she's appeared on the NBC News show as a guest.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby storyMORE: Jenna Bush Hager admits to "really big mistake" during candid discussion with Hoda KotbWhile no explanation was given as where Jenna was, she was likely enjoying a well-deserved break with her family.Jenna is a doting mom to three young children, Mila, Poppy and Hal, who she shares with husband Henry Hager.A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Kelly Rowland kept Jenna Bush Hager's seat warm on Monday's Today with Hoda & JennaThe daughter of George W.

Savannah Guthrie has become quite a well-loved fixture of daytime television, so it came as a disappointment to several fans when they found out they wouldn't be seeing her for a bit.MORE: How Savannah Guthrie was a supportive friend following her co-star's baby newsToday Show viewers were greeted in the morning by Craig Melvin and Hoda Kotb, who had returned from her trip to New Orleans with co-star Jenna Bush Hager.WATCH: Savannah Guthrie's video to her kids from Team USA"Craig's in early," Hoda started off by saying, then adding: "Savannah is going to enjoy this week off just to chill out," revealing that her partner-in-crime would be absent for the next few installments.Several of her fans took to social media to express that they were sad to not see her there, with one writing: "It's no good morning without @SavannahGuthrie," and another also saying: "It's hard to start the day without you Savannah."MORE: Savannah Guthrie surprises fans with outfit choice on TodayThe NBC host is spending some downtime at home with family, consisting of husband Michael Feldman and her two kids, Vale and Charley.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager enjoyed a very different type of show last week as they hosted Today with Hoda & Jenna from New Orleans.MORE: Al Roker shows support for co-star during emotional moment live on airAnd while they're back in the studio on Monday, things aren't going quite back to the way they were.On Sunday, Today announced that Jenna Bush Hager would be temporarily replaced by a very famous star from Monday to Wednesday.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb and her Today co-stars as you've never seen them beforeHoda will be joined by none other than Kelly Rowland, with a statement being put out on Instagram.MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby storyMORE: Jenna Bush Hager admits to "really big mistake" during candid discussion with Hoda KotbIt read: "The iconic @kellyrowland will be guest co-hosting with @hodakotb this week. This is one thing we do NOT have a dilemma over.

Hoda Kotb had two very special guests during the fourth hour of the show. On Thursday, Kotb shared that she brought her daughters along with her while she’s reporting live from New Orleans with her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager.  “You came with two little people,” Bush Hager pointed out to her co-host.

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Meghan Markle’s estranged half-sister Samantha Markle is reportedly suing her sibling for defamation a year on from her revealing US interview with Prince Harry.The 57 year old is said to be taking the Duchess of Sussex to court after documents were apparently filed claiming the former Royal lied about her family during the tell-all with Oprah Winfrey. Samantha has accused Meghan of creating a “false narrative” according to TMZ reports after she spoke of growing up in “virtual poverty” and having had to pay her way through her time at Northwestern University.Thomas Markle allegedly supported the 40 year old financially as a student Samantha has claimed in the documents and paid for her tuition at the institution, along with her attendance at other “elite and expensive private schools”.

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Today Show star Jenna Bush Hager has praised her friend and co-star Hoda Kotb for her "compassion and grace".MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about Covid battle on Today as fans send their supportThe close friends have leaned on each other in recent years, and most recently after Hoda announced she had split from her fiance Joel Schiffman, who is also the father of her two children.WATCH: Hoda Kotb opens up about decision to split from Joel SchiffmanNow, 40-year-old Jenna has lauded her friend, sharing that she comes into the office "every morning smiling at every single person"."I am proud of Hoda every single day," she revealed. "She's filled with compassion and grace and she does everything that way.

Jenna Bush Hager is always proud of her pal, Hoda Kotb. ET's Rachel Smith spoke with the 40-year-old co-host on Wednesday, and Bush Hager revealed why she was proud of Kotb for how she handled the announcement of her split from Joel Schiffman on the show.«I am proud of Hoda every single day,» Bush Hager said.

Hoda Kotb had something (and someone) special to celebrate on the latest installment of Today with Hoda and Jenna!MORE: Hoda Kotb teases 'big week ahead' as she makes exciting announcement with co-starThe TV star revealed that she was celebrating her co-star Jenna Bush Hager and the anniversary of her book club Read with Jenna.WATCH: Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve Special"We've got some celebrating to do on this program today on this second day of March. Because the second day of March marks the third year of Read with Jenna," she excitedly said at the top of the show."I'm like a wild, wild toddler, it's so much fun!" Jenna responded.