Hoda Kotb shares on-air throwback as she marks heartfelt occasion

Hoda Kotb got more than she bargained for during an interview with Jennifer Lopez on the Today show on Thursday.MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish home where she will co-parent her kids with ex Joel SchiffmanThe TV star was teased about her recent break-up from fiancé Joel Schiffman after she probed JLo about her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck. Despite the singer recently opening up to People magazine about how much she loves her on-again beau, she didn't feel like relaying that message on national TV.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez reveals why she wants to keep Ben Affleck romance privateBut when Hoda pushed for information on their relationship, Jennifer soon turned the tables on her own love life.Holding up a copy of Jennifer's recent magazine cover, Hoda used her hand to try and hide a news story about her split from Joel.MORE: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck tour $85m mansion – complete with boxing ringMORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyHowever, the Jenny From the Block singer noticed her move and teasingly said to Hoda: "Why are you trying to block out the corner? You don't want to talk about your personal stuff? Is that what it is, Hoda?" Realizing the situation, Hoda simply replied: "Touche." Hoda tried to hide a story on her break-up from JoelThere appeared to be no hard feelings between the pair though as they both laughed off the awkward exchange while Hoda's delighted co-host, Savannah Guthrie, called the jab "mutually assured destruction".Jennifer and Ben were first linked again last April after ending their original romance in 2004.

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie will not be making their way to China for the 2022 Winter Olympics due to COVID protocols, and the pair have now shared how "bummed" they are with the news.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares throwback baby bump photo during touching on-air tributeThe Today Show anchors are usually among the many NBC stars who travel for the games, but this year the pandemic and ongoing fears of a resurgence have forced NBC to alter plans. Hoda and Savannah also both recently suffered from the virus, and fear that they may test positive again while in China.WATCH: Hoda and Savannah share how to watch the Winter Olympic GamesSpeaking to People magazine, Hoda shared her disappointment that the team won't get to "bond" and "have a great time as a team." "So that part I'm missing, because I love that part.

Jennifer Lopez called out Hoda Kotb for trying to hide her personal life during a Thursday February 3 interview on Today! While Hoda, 57, and Savannah Guthrie, 50, asked about the 52-year-old singer’s relationship with Ben Affleck, 49, and complimented her on her beautiful People cover, J.Lo jokingly called out Hoda for trying to block out a corner that had a headline about her recent breakup.

Jennifer Lopez's latest interview with Hoda Kotb included both women's personal lives coming up in conversation. The 52-year-old actress appeared on Thursday's episode of the show to promote her new flick, , and the questions eventually turned to her rekindled romance with Ben Affleck. In turn, Lopez mentioned Kotb's recent split from Joel Schiffman.At first, Kotb and Savannah Guthrie only alluded to Lopez and Affleck's relationship in the context of the movie, in which Lopez plays a pop star who struggles with her personal life being in the spotlight but ultimately decides to give love another chance.

Hoda Kotb has been inundated with support following her split from fiancé Joel Schiffman, which she announced on Monday's Today with Hoda & Jenna.MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's stylish NY home where she will co-parent her daughtersDespite the big change to her family life, the TV star is making sure to put on a brave face for her young daughters, Haley and Hope.The star's friends are rallying around her too, and she shared an uplifting story about her home life with her girls on the NBC show this week.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces split from Joel SchiffmanRevealing that her best friend had been to visit and had been enjoying spending time with Haley, she shared: "My best friend Karen was in town and Haley can hijack a phone. Karen and Haley were sitting on the floor and Karen did her hair like Haley's, she wanted 'Haley hair,' she said.MORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyMORE: Hoda Kotb shares celebratory photo of family during special moment inside NY homeAnd they took this picture together." The mother-of-two went on to reveal just how savvy Haley is with technology, which led to hilarious consequences.

Kathie Lee Gifford is proud of her former show co-host, Hoda Kotb. On Monday's, 57-year-old Kotb announced in the third hour of the morning show that she and Joel Schiffman had ended their engagement and eight-year romance, choosing to move forward as friends and co-parents to their two daughters, 4-year-old Haley and 2-year-old Hope.Commenting on a Instagram post about the announcement, 68-year-old Gifford expressed her support for her former co-host and friend. «My darling Hoda, I am truly so proud of the way you have handled a very difficult and painful decision,» Gifford wrote.

Kathie Lee Gifford is proud of her former show co-host, Hoda Kotb. On Monday's show, Kotb, 57, announced in the third hour that she and Joel Schiffman had ended their engagement and eight-year romance, choosing to move forward as friends and co-parents to their two daughters, 4-year-old Haley and 2-year-old Hope.Commenting on a Instagram post about the announcement, Gifford, 68, expressed her support for her former co-star. «My darling Hoda, I am truly so proud of the way you have handled a very difficult and painful decision,» Gifford wrote.

Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman have called it quits.The co-anchor made the announcement during Monday's episode of her morning show, sharing that they decided they were «better as friends and parents» than as an engaged couple. The two are parents to two daughters, 4-year-old Haley and 2-year-old Hope.It had been two years since Kotb and Schiffman got engaged, and were forced to postpone their wedding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kathie Lee Gifford has sent a supportive public message to her former co-star and good friend Hoda Kotb, following the news of her separation from Joel Schiffman.MORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyThe TV star took to Instagram to post a comment to the news anchor, in which she praised her for the way she dealt with the "painful" and "difficult" decision.She wrote: "My darling Hoda, I am truly so proud of the way you have handled a very difficult and painful decision. As usual you did it with grace and kindness.

Hoda Kotb announced some sad news on Today this morning.MORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyThe television host is parting ways with her long term partner, Joel Shiffman. The couple has been together for eight years, and got engaged in November of 2019.They share two daughters, Haley, four, and Hope, two.

Hoda Kotb and her longtime partner Joel Schiffman have broken up.

Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman have ended their eight-year romance. The former couple, who got engaged in November 2019, are moving forward as friends and parents to their daughters, 4-year-old Haley and 2-year-old Hope. «People have written in and asked why I wasn't wearing my engagement ring,» Kotb shared on Monday's. «Joel and I have had, we've had a lot of prayerful and really meaningful conversations over the holidays, and we decided that we're better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple.» The 57-year-old morning show anchor shared that she and Schiffman are no longer a couple going into this new year.«We decided that we are going to start this New Year and begin it on our new path, as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children and as friends,» she said.

Hoda Kotb‘s wedding to fiance Joel Schiffman is off. The TV journalist, 57, announced on Monday (Jan. 31) that after eight years together, she and Joel, 63, have broken up. “Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays and we decided that we are better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple, so we decided we are going to start this new year on our new path as loving parents to our adorably delightful children and as friends,” Hoda said on the third hour of Today, according to People.

Hoda Kotb is set to marry fiancé Joel Schiffman when it's safe for everyone in their family to travel and attend their special day.MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about Covid battle on Today as fans send their supportThe couple postponed their wedding several times during the pandemic, but when they finally say 'I do', it will be more than worth the wait.Hoda and Joel's relationship is like something from a storybook, as their very first encounter very nearly didn't happen.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb opens up about horrific parenting shamingThe NBC star was due to go and sign books at an event for Wall Street professionals in 2013, and "didn't want to go".MORE: Hoda Kotb shares candid backstage video on first day back on TodayMORE: Savannah Guthrie announces unfortunate news days after co-star's Covid diagnosis"It was one of those events they ask us to speak at and it was pouring with rain and it was a bunch of Wall Street guys. I didn't even want to go," the mom-of-two explained during an appearance on Bethenny.

Savannah Guthrie got her Today Show fans talking on Wednesday when she shared a series of pictures of her and co-anchor Hoda Kotb pulling silly faces.MORE: Hoda Kotb's one-of-a-kind $250k engagement ring isn't what she expected "Wednesday in facial expressions," she captioned the post which saw Hoda and Craig Melvin both looking perturbed as Savannah rolled her eyes while gesturing with her hands as she told a story. WATCH: Savannah Guthrie's video to her kids from Team USAIn a second snap the three of them all wore big smiles as they cheered at someone off-camera, while a third included Al Roker and Carson Daly as the five hosts all watched something take place off-screen."Freeze frame!" joked one fan as another commented: "You make the show so much fun."MORE: Savannah Guthrie shows off new hair in latest social media postMORE: Dylan Dreyer inundated with support as she returns to Today following maternity leave"When you look fabulous even making an eye roll face," quipped another as many left laughter emojis and heart emojis.Savannah has a close relationship with her Today Show co-stars, and displayed as much with her recent Instagram post, when she welcomed Dylan Dreyer - who has been out on maternity leave for the past few months - back to the set with a warm hug.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager have amassed a legion of fans from around the nation with their popular segment on the daytime show.MORE: Hoda Kotb's one-of-a-kind $250k engagement ring isn't what she expectedThe Today with Hoda and Jenna part of the Today Show has become a very popular one with fans for their relatable conversations and funny moments.The two hosts took to social media to celebrate an incredible feat with their fans, as they revealed they'd hit one million followers on their Instagram page.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve specialAlong with a clip of themselves lipsyncing along to Beyonce's Freakum Dress, the two strut around the studios while prepping for the coming show.They showed off their attitude and style in the clip, captioning it: "Thanks a million for following us! We can't believe how quickly we reached the 1,000,000 milestone!"MORE: Jenna Bush Hager makes relatable confession about dieting as she shares her own experienceFans quickly took to the comments to praise the two and congratulate them on hitting the milestone, with one saying: "You guys rock!!!!!!! Well deserved."A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda and Jenna celebrated their Instagram page hitting one million followsAnother said: "Obsessed with this! Congratulations on 1 million," with a third sweetly adding: "You two are the best! You both bring me so much joy, many smiles, lots of laughter, and happiness everyday! Thank you for being the authentic you always!!!"The two teased fans with the news hours prior to reaching the milestone with an Instagram Reel they shared on the page featuring their other Today co-stars.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares on-air throwback as she marks heartfelt

Savannah Guthrie has a close relationship with her Today Show co-stars, and displayed as much with her recent Instagram post.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shows off new hair in latest social media postShe took to her social feed to share pictures from the recent instalment of the morning show that depicted the cast's reunion with Dylan Dreyer.Dylan, who was out on maternity leave for the past few months, finally returned to the show to a warm welcome from all of her co-hosts.WATCH: Today's Jenna Bush Hager's video with Savannah Guthrie leaves some fans horrifiedSavannah included shots of herself and Dylan catching up behind the scenes, along with an emotional one of the two locked in a tight embrace."She's back!!!!! So happy to have @dylandreyernbc back home with us," she captioned her post, with Dylan sweetly responding: "I've missed you!!!"MORE: Dylan Dreyer inundated with support as she returns to Today following maternity leaveFans took to the comments to express their excitement upon seeing her back on their screens, with one writing: "Dylan!!! You look fabulous, so happy to see you back!!"A post shared by Savannah Guthrie (@savannahguthrie)Savannah reunited with Dylan Dreyer and shared pictures of their meetingAnother said: "We missed Dylan. You ladies are all part of our lives," with a third adding: "So happy to have her back.

Savannah Guthrie is finally back in the office after battling with COVID-19. The Today Show journalist just reunited with co-anchor Hoda Kotb, who had already returned to work after she too had to isolate herself after a positive diagnosis right before Savannah's. MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares isolation selfie during Covid battle as fans send their supportDespite her diagnosis, Savannah has seemingly kept herself, and fans, entertained, sharing rare glimpses of her family and time at home.During her time in isolation, the television host took to Instagram to share all that was getting her through her battle with COVID-19.WATCH: Savannah Guthrie's video to her kids from Team USAWhile time with her kids was certainly a priority, she also shared an unexpected remedy that sent fans wild: selfies! Savannah shared pictures of her rarely seen siblings and herself, separately of course, and gave some advice to her fans: "stop what you're doing and send your sibling a selfie.

Always be remembered. Betty White‘s last photo before her death was posted by her assistant on what would’ve been her 100th birthday.