Hoda Kotb called out by co-star over peculiar habit after on-air surprise

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Hoda Kotb had reason to celebrate at the start of the week as she enjoyed a day off work to spend with her loved ones.MORE: What Savannah Guthrie really thinks of co-star Hoda KotbLike her colleague Savannah Guthrie, Hoda was absent from Today on Monday, with the pair being subbed by co-stars Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin.Hoda had great fun by the coast with her young daughters Haley and Hope, and shared a sweet picture of them with their friends during the day.VIDEO: A look at Hoda Kotb's family life The talented star's fans were thrilled to see her looking so happy, and many took to commenting.

Savannah Guthrie has worked on Today for a decade and when former co-star Matt Lauer was axed from the program, Hoda Kotb took over.MORE: Hoda Kotb's absence from Today explained - all we knowThis resulted in a strong female partnership, and the pair have been working together now for five years.Savannah recently opened up about what it's like to work with Hoda, and she had nothing but praise for the mother-of-two.VIDEO: A look at Today's Hoda Kotb's family lifeThe journalist opened up about her work colleague during a celebration for the show at The Paley Center last month.MORE: Hoda Kotb's family photo featuring her late father is incredibly touchingMORE: Hoda Kotb's Today co-stars reveal she will take the rest of the week offDiscussing the moment Hoda replaced Matt, she said: "All I know was in that moment, it felt like I could drown if Hoda hadn't reached down and grabbed my hand."She added: "I will always say she saved the show full stop. And holding hands with her and being like, 'We're going to do this together,' meant everything to me.

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Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb aren’t actually besties like how they portray themselves on TV?! A source close to production on the Today Show that the co-hosts actually “can’t stand each other” offscreen!

Hoda Kotb is off Today for the week and is no doubt enjoying time with her loved-ones away from the spotlight.MORE: Hoda Kotb's Today co-stars reveal she will take the rest of the week offThe TV star has been fairly quiet on social media of late, but took time to reflect on two important men recently as she marked Father's Day.As well as paying tribute to her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman, with whom she shares two daughters, Hoda also shared a touching photograph of her mom Sammie and late dad A.K.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb's family life revealedThe pair had their arms around each other in the black-and-white snapshot, and Hoda simply captioned it: "Happy father's day dad," alongside a love heart emoji.MORE: Hoda Kotb's absence from Today explained - all we knowMORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated over missed opportunity with co-star live on airFans were quick to comment on the emotional message, with one writing: "Happy father's day in memory of your lovely dad," while another wrote: "Everlasting love and memories. Best father's day to remember forever." A third simply added a row of love heart emojis.A.J.

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Hoda Kotb was noticeably absent from Today at the start of the week, and was subbed by Tom Llamas and Craig Melvin on Monday's show.MORE: Hoda Kotb's absence from Today explained - all we knowAnd on Tuesday, the duo were back to keep her seat warm yet again, as they sat alongside Savannah Guthrie.At the start of the show, the hosts confirmed that Hoda would not be returning to the program for the rest of the week, no doubt enjoying a well-deserved break with her young family.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb's family life revealed Hoda has been working on Today since 2007, where she worked alongside Kathie Lee Gifford on the Fourth Hour.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated over missed opportunity with co-star live on airMORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish NY home where she will co-parent her daughtersThe duo gained a mass fan base during their time working together, and in 2018, Hoda became a main co-anchor on the main show alongside Savannah, following Matt Lauer's termination.As well as working on Today, Hoda has her own successful podcast, Making Space with Hoda Kotb, where she has interviewed many well-known faces, including Kim Kardashian, as well as her own co-host Jenna Bush Hager.

Hoda Kotb is a much-loved member of the Today family and is a familiar face to many around the United States every weekday morning.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated over missed opportunity with co-star live on airHowever, on Monday's show the mother-of-two was absent, and instead Savannah Guthrie hosted alongside another familiar face - Tom Llamas, alongside Today's Craig Melvin.At the start of the show, Savannah addressed Hoda's absence, telling viewers that she was "off", although no further explanation was given.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb's family life Later on during the fourth hour, Hoda was replaced by Justin Sylvester, who hosted alongside Jenna Bush Hager.MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish NY home where she will co-parent her daughtersMORE: Hoda Kotb comes to the rescue of her co-star during family trip to the beachJustin - who regularly appears on the NBC show and has filled in for the hosts before - also shared a behind-the-scenes photo of himself and Jenna on Instagram while in the studio, and another of him in the makeup room ahead of going live on air.Hoda was no doubt enjoying some family time with her daughters, Haley and Hope, who she shares with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman. Tom Llamas and Craig Melvin joined Savannah Guthrie in Hoda Kotb's place on Monday's TodayDespite their split at the beginning of the year, the pair have remained on good terms and are determined to co-parent their daughters in a happy and loving environment.MORE: Hoda Kotb breaks devastating news live on Today concerning much-loved member of showMORE: Hoda Kotb left baffled by her co-star live on airThis was proved to the public last weekend when Hoda paid a touching tribute to Joel on Father's Day.

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Today Show stars are a close-knit bunch and that even extends to the behind-the-scenes crew as demonstrated by Hoda Kotb on Wednesday.SEE: Hoda Kotb shares heartwarming photo of ex Joel Schiffman with their daughters in honor of Father's DayThe popular host shared a snap of a group of people outside who had gathered to show off their support to producer Brittany Haviland. Hoda shared the snapshot of the assembled group who hoisted placards in Brittany's honor.

Hoda Kotb isn't letting her relationship status with Joel Schiffman get in the way of honoring him.MORE: Hoda Kotb called out by co-star over peculiar habit after on-air surpriseIn light of Father's Day, the star took to Instagram to share a sweet post dedicated to Joel, who she still shares daughters Hope Catherine and Haley Joy with.The Today star and the financier dated for nearly a decade. She announced the split in late January with an emotional statement on 3rd Hour with Hoda and Jenna.

Hoda Kotb is not afraid to admit about the influence he had when it came to naming her two daughters, Haley Joy and Hope Catherine.MORE: Today stars receive years-in-the-making surprise live on-airAlongside Jenna Bush Hager, the two Today hosts recently opened up about the inspirations and meanings behind their girls' names, both having two daughters.The mom-of-two hinted at how having waited so long to have children, and going through the adoption process with both, inspired her name choices.WATCH: Jenna  'hustled' to get to Hoda after emotional Today Show episodeMORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid about dating again following split from fiancé Joel SchiffmanWith Haley, she explained: "She seemed so one in a million," which made her think of Halley's Comet, one of the most iconic space phenomena in the world, which occurs once every 75 years.Her middle name was her sister's suggestion, an idea that came easily to her when Hoda would tell her what a "joy" her new baby was.For Hope, she admitted: "It was such a no-brainer, it was such an easy pick."A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)The hearfelt conversationReferencing being with Joel at the time, and their wish of having children, she explained: "That's what we'd been doing, was hoping, and then she came. That was just simple."MORE: Hoda Kotb returns to social media after absence - and her family photo is the sweetestMORE: Hoda Kotb is all smiles during night out supporting Jennifer LopezThe two co-hosts went on to discuss just how right their choices felt, with Jenna opening up about how she came up with the names Mila and Poppy.