Today's Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartache

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.

Savannah Guthrie has had fans anxiously awaiting her return to the Today Show, having been absent from her main hosting duties for the past week.MORE: Savannah Guthrie's absence from Today leaves fans saying the same thingHer co-star Hoda Kotb took to the air to reveal that she was enjoying some much needed rest and relaxation over the week, and fans were finally able to see what she meant.WATCH: Savannah Guthrie's video to her kids from Team USASavannah and her family, including husband Mike and kids Vale and Charley, jetted off to the Bahamas to celebrate the couple's eighth wedding anniversary.However, they weren't alone, as joining them on their special celebration was her co-star Jenna Bush Hager, with her own family in tow, consisting of husband Henry Hager and three kids, Mila, Poppy, and Hal.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager declares 'let's swim' in adorable vacation photo with her daughtersJenna shared a snapshot of the group from their lush vacation, which saw her and Henry celebrating Savannah and Mike as they leaned in for a kiss and the kids in their swimsuits were having a blast.

Jenna Bush Hager is making the most of her break from hosting duties and delighted fans with a sneak peek at what she has been up to. The Today show star has been absent this week and it looks as though she's having great fun with her family. MORE: Jenna Bush Hager's absence from Today show sparks huge reaction from fans The mom-of-three shared a photo on Instagram stories in which she was wearing a strapless swimsuit and hugging her daughters, Mila and Poppy.WATCH: Hoda Kotb left shocked live on-air on Today She captioned the happy snapshot: "Let's swim," and they all looked ready for some fun. Jenna has been missed during her break, during which time she's been replaced with Kelly Rowland, but she's clearly enjoying some quality time with her kids and husband.  Jenna and her girls were ready for the pool The host certainly looked relaxed in the makeup-free image and fans commented on her appearance, saying how adorable the post was. Jenna has been inundated with compliments of late after revealing she's been on a wellness journey to prioritize her health. MORE: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share tearful baby storyMORE: Jenna Bush Hager admits to "really big mistake" during candid discussion with Hoda KotbHer co-star Hoda Kotb recently took a moment to praise her lifestyle change on their show.  Jenna has made her health a priority Jenna then revealed: "I will say I think I have figured out what works for me. And I think the hard thing is I think we expect things to happen over night.

Al Roker is celebrating a major health and wellness milestone!

Al Roker is celebrating a major health and wellness milestone! On Wednesday, the show anchor celebrated 20 years of his weight loss journey. “Hard to believe it was 20 years ago today, I wore these size 54 Levi jeans to my #gastricbypass at 340 lbs and here I am today,” he wrote. “It’s still a struggle but I’m never going back. I have setbacks and struggle every day, but I never forget how far I’ve come.” The photo carousel began with the TV personality holding the jeans that he wore 20 years ago, prior to his weight loss.

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.

Hoda Kotb left her fans extremely excited on Monday morning when she revealed that her original podcast was coming back for a second season.MORE: Jenna Bush Hager pays emotional tribute to Hoda Kotb amid heartacheWith an Instagram post featuring the cover of her podcast Making Space, the Today Show host shared that the second season would be premiering in just about a week.WATCH: Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialShe excitedly wrote: "Coming soon!!! Season 2 of Making Space, wherever you get your podcasts," and fans immediately took to the comments with congratulatory words for her."Absolutely love this podcast!!!! Cant wait for season 2," one wrote, with another saying: "Congrats Hoda on season 2!!"MORE: Hoda Kotb celebrates co-star's milestone anniversary on the airA third sweetly added: "CONGRATULATIONS HODA!! Second Season of this Podcast, Yay, plus all the upcoming guests you mentioned on the H&J show this morning, I can't wait!!"The TV personality launched her podcast in September of 2021, a space for people "on a journey of self-discovery and resilience of the human spirit," according to Today, and has interviewed figures like Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver, Sheryl Crow, and even co-star Jenna Bush Hager.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Hoda announced the return of her podcast Making SpaceHoda opened up more about the news on Today with Hoda and Jenna, as co-host Jenna said: "We have some huge news for y'all. Hoda's original podcast, Making Space, is back for a second season."Hoda replied: "You guys, I can't tell you how excited I am about this.

Jenna Bush Hager's boss told her she had been tapped to dress up as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader for Halloween, the 40-year-old co-host busted a sweat. Out of nervousness? No way. The sweat was her body's natural way of saying, «Challenge accepted.»On the third anniversary of her Read With Jenna book club, Bush Hager opened up to ET's Rachel Smith about what triggered her healthy lifestyle transformation and, as it turned out, her boss, perhaps unknowingly, lent a helping hand.«I have to tell you, when your boss says you're gonna be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader — and I grew up in Dallas — guess what? You try to get fit.»Devoted fans of the show will remember Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie (despite being a lifelong fan of the Cowboys' divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles) donned the iconic cheerleader uniform for Halloween last year.

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.

Jenna Bush Hager delighted her fans when she revealed positively thrilling news about her latest book that would take her to some incredible places.MORE: Hoda Kotb reveals her 'recurring nightmare' to Today co-host Jenna Bush HagerThe Today Show host shared that the paperback edition of her book Everything Beautiful In Its Time would be out later this month.WATCH: Jenna Bush and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialWhat's more, she would be going on a nationwide book tour in person in support of the release to talk more about the heartfelt stories she penned.In her caption, Jenna wrote: "The paperback of EVERYTHING BEAUTIFUL IN ITS TIME comes out March 29, and I'm so excited to be going on tour live and in person for this one!MORE: Jenna Bush Hager's latest outfit choice divides fans"I'll be doing events in NYC, PA, Washington, DC and Richmond, VA, and I hope you can join me. I'll be sharing stories from behind the scenes of my life and the lessons I learned from my beloved grandparents about respect, humility, kindness, and living a life of passion and meaning."Fans rushed to the comments to congratulate her on the big achievement and revealed how excited they were to see her on the road.A post shared by Jenna Bush Hager (@jennabhager)Jenna revealed that she would be embarking on a book tourOne wrote: "Cannot wait for you to come to RVA," with another saying: "Stop I'm so excited I just bought my ticket," and a third added: "One of my favorite books ever.