Hoda Kotb thanks daughter Hope for 'rescuing' her during home workout

Loyal viewers of NBC’s “Today” likely noticed that Hoda Kotb was nowhere to be seen on the Monday, April 18 edition of the morning show.

Hoda Kotb has major plans ahead of her! Fans of the star were left wondering where she was after they noticed her absence during Monday's episode of the Today Show, having been replaced with Justin Sylvester, who joined Jenna Bush-Hager.MORE: Hoda Kotb delights fans with heartfelt tribute to rarely seen family member in new photoThe co-host has in fact left Today studios, and was inundated with support by followers upon revealing the major project she's working on with a post on Instagram.Turns out she is all the way across the Atlantic Ocean at The Hague, to interview none other than Prince Harry as he conducts his legendary Invictus Games.WATCH: Prince Harry rocks surprising new look for the Invictus GamesMORE: Prince Harry reveals what it felt like to see the Queen after a year apartShe shared the exciting news along with a series of images with Prince Harry from the interview. Fans of both won't have to wait long to see the special conversation and what he has to say, as it will air on the Today Show on 20 April.The first of the slew of pictures features Hoda and Prince Harry side by side as she smiles ear to ear and is seen wearing a chic, all white look featuring white skinny jeans and sneakers with a bright yellow blazer over it for a pop of color.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)The exciting announcementThe next picture is of the two posing alongside some of the Invictus Games crew, and after is a behind-the-scenes look at the interview, where they are sitting one on one and the father-of-two appears with a pensive, if not somber, look on his face.MORE: Hoda Kotb leaves Today co-star lost for words with powerful speech about workMORE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were torn over son Archie's first nameFans

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie have done a lot of interviews during their time on. Still, it doesn’t mean that the veteran journalists don't get a little starstruck every now and then. For Guthrie, one of her biggest moments was when she got to fangirl over rock band Duran Duran.

Hoda Kotb can't help but gush over what – or rather who – the Easter Bunny brought the Today Show star.MORE: Hoda Kotb leaves Today co-star lost for words with powerful speech about workThe morning show host took to Instagram to post an incredible series of pictures from her fabulous home, revealing just why this year's Easter was extra special. The photos featured not only her adorable daughters, Hope Catherine and Haley Joy, but also her mother, Sameha "Sammi" Kotb.The news anchor shared that Easter was extra special as they were also celebrating Sammi's birthday.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager's impression of Hoda sends the Today Show star over the edge MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about embarrassing moment that left her 'crushed'The four ladies, Sammi, Hoda, Hope and Haley, look as happy as can be, cuddling together on a couch smiling ear to ear.

Hoda Kotb had reason to celebrate over the weekend as she was inducted into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, along with her co-star Savannah Guthrie.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsThe Today star left everyone in awe during her powerful speech, including Savannah, who after listening to Hoda told the audience: "Life lesson, never follow Hoda Kotb."The mom-of-two's speech gave a powerful message to women about speaking up and knowing their worth.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb left shocked and emotional during surprise live on air After opening up about Viola Davis, who "spent most of her life and much of her career not feeling worthy," she continued: "Tomorrow, I'm gonna interview Rita Moreno and in all my research Rita said the same thing: throughout her career and throughout her life, she felt like she was not worthy.MORE: Hoda Kotb's new TV role revealed - meet her co-starsMORE: Hoda Kotb marks personal milestone with co-star on Today"She was belittled, she was degraded and somehow she accepted that treatment.""Which brings me to the women in this room, all of the fabulous fantastic women in this room. I don't know what you make in your salary but I'll say this: you deserve more.

Two months after Hoda Kotb announced her split from ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman, the former couple are amicably coparenting their two daughters.

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Hoda Kotb often shares glimpses into her personal life when on Today or Today with Hoda and Jenna, opening up recently about a rather embarrassing childhood memory.MORE: Hoda Kotb's new TV role revealed - meet her co-starsOn a recent installment of the show without her usual co-host Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda talked to replacement co-star Willie Geist about being stuck in the friend-zone.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager host New Year's Eve Special"I feel like I was always seen as the friend," she said. "When someone would approach at the dance, I would think 'it's happening, it's happening,' and they're like 'hey, do you think your friend would dance with me if I asked?'""No!" Willie replied, supporting her by saying: "It's hard to believe sitting here today."MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager's stand-in hosts get Today viewers talkingHoda then launched into a story she described as "super painful," opening up about an incident when she was at a party."We were playing spin the bottle, we were in seventh grade, just for the kiss.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager were both absent from Monday's Fourth Hour show on Today, and instead two of their co-stars stood in for them.MORE: Hoda Kotb marks special work milestone with Today co-starAt the start of the program, Sheinelle Jones and Carson Daly sat down at the famous desk, revealing that Hoda had the day off work, while Jenna was at home with a sick child.The pair proved to be just as popular as a duo as Hoda and Jenna, and discussed some interesting topics too, including the recent Bennifer engagement.VIDEO: Sheinelle Jones and Carson Daly get personal with discussion on Today's Fourth HourSheinelle and Carson got chatting about Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez rekindling their romance, which led to them discussing "the one that got away".MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsMORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air over missed opportunity with co-star"There are a lot of things about this story that some people relate to, not the ten million dollar ring, but there are – the second chance part. People are like, have you ever got back together with an ex? Have you ever dated and then gone back?" Sheinelle asked.Carson replied: "I've only been with one woman my whole life, my beautiful wife Siri.

Hoda Kotb is a familiar face on Today, having been working on the NBC daytime show since 2007.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares urgent plea for help as she shares tragic newsThe TV favorite started out hosting the fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford, but in 2019 Kathie departed from the program and was replaced by Jenna Bush Hager.On Friday, the duo celebrated their third work anniversary together in a heartwarming segment on the show.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb left surprised by Jenna Bush Hager's revelationThe pair marked three years, and were left in disbelief over just how quickly time had gone. "It's a big deal around here.

Hoda Kotb has used her celebrity platform to make a desperate plea for the safe return of someone very special.On Tuesday, the TV personality took to Instagram and reposted a heartbreaking message from her friend which detailed a horrific kidnapping situation. MORE: Hoda Kotb gets candid about questions daughters ask about adoption Alongside a photo of the two women, the caption read: "Repost from @karenswensen. Please stop and PRAY or send positive thoughts for the safe rescue of Sr.

Hoda Kotb has spoken out about raising her two young daughters and the questions she's being asked by them regarding their adoption.MORE: Hoda Kotb left frustrated live on air over missed opportunity with co-starIn her popular podcast, Making Space with Hoda Kotb, the mom-of-two chatting to country star Thomas Rhett, who adopted his oldest daughter, Willa Gray, in 2017.The conversation turned to their experiences raising their children, and the Today star asked the singer: "As you know I adopted two children and a lot of questions are already coming up that I get from Haley and that I will get from Hope too.VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb shares glimpse inside her incredible New York apartment "What questions is Willa Gray asking and how have you guys navigated that? I've got two kids from different countries and there are questions a pop."MORE: Hoda Kotb describes incredible chat she had with strangerMORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceThomas replied: "It's hard as I think when you become a parent you think 'I'm a dad I have all the answers' or 'I'm a mom and I have all the answers,' and adoption is one of the most beautiful things in the world and I don't think that you go 'Oh in six years I'm going to start answering some really intense questions.' Today's Hoda Kotb opened up about her daughters and their questions about adoption"But I don't know if you felt like this at all, but what age? What age is the right age? The world is moving so fast and to have a conversation with a six-year-old about that, I might be too old school but I think 'Maybe we wait until she's ten'.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet tribute to Jenna Bush Hager following career milestoneMORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about

Thomas Rhett is opening up about some challenging questions raised by his daughter about being adopted.

Hoda Kotb is seemingly opening up about the one who got away! The star reminisced about a moment decades ago that she has never been able to forget.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager praises mom Laura Bush after sharing emotional story about daughtersThe star had a candid conversation with her Today co-star Jenna Bush Hager about attractiveness, and the two discussed everything from sexy accents to the spectrum of what they find attractive.The open conversation led Hoda to reminisce about a man she once saw who undoubtedly left his mark on the star.WATCH: Jenna's impression of Hoda sends Today show star over the edge MORE: Hoda Kotb left stunned by Jenna Bush Hager's spectacular on-air appearanceJenna started off by hilariously expressing just how hot she found a British accent, heavily exhaling and even biting on her hand which was clenched in a fist. Her co-anchor was quick to agree, saying: "There's just something about a British accent… There's something so refined."Then the mother-of-three added even more accents to the tally that she found attractive, exhaling between each one: "Irish… Australian…" before the two disagreed about their liking of a French accent, or lack thereof, in Jenna's case.The discussion grew even more candid when Hoda had a frank admission for her co-star, and a somewhat saucy revelation!A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)The candid conversationShe explained: "I think sexiness sometimes isn't the most beautiful man." She began to reminisce about how once a stranger on the street took her breath away.

Amy Schumer bore witness to Will Smith's assault on Chris Rock during the Oscars, the comedian has made a decision about her career. The Life and Beth star's role as The Academy Awards host was overshadowed by the shocking moment which she said left her "triggered and traumatized".MORE: Amy Schumer releases statement about Will Smith and Chris Rock Now, she's decided to take a step back from her career to focus on her family.WATCH: Will Smith assaults Chris Rock at the OscarsTaking to social media, Amy shared a snapshot of her snuggling in bed with her young son, Gene - who she shares with her husband Chris Fischer - with toys scattered across the sheets.The intimate image was simply captioned: "Out of office reply for the next month.

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 wasn’t impressed with Hoda Kotb’s jump into freezing water.