Hoda Kotb’s absence from ‘Today’ show was explained after she missed almost 2 weeks

Today Viewers of the show have finally gotten an explanation as to why. hoda kotb he has been absent from the morning show since February 18. On the March 1 episode, Hoda’s co-workers explained that she is stepping away from the show to focus on a “family health issue.” Craig Melvin she filled in the anchor space and explained, “We know many of you are wondering how they are doing. We can say that Hoda is fine. She has a family health issue that she is dealing with, so we can’t wait to see Hoda and sheet [Guthrie] we’re back to the table very, very soon. (Savannah was absent due to a positive COVID-19 test on Feb. 28.)

Hoda’s last live appearance on the show was on February 17th. She was still included Today episode which aired for President’s Day on Monday February 20, but the episode was pre-taped the Friday before, according to Page six. The anchor Today co-hosts Jenna Bush Hager AND Savannah Guthrie he didn’t specify why Hoda was off the air, and fans became concerned when it wasn’t explained why Hoda was off the air.

Savannah joined world news tonight Still tom blade AND Today co-host Craig Melvin for your segments that are normally with Hoda. Willie Geist AND Sheinelle Jones filled in for Jenna in Hoda’s absence.

During Hoda’s absence, Savannah was also taken off the air on Tuesday, February 28 after feeling unwell. It was later revealed that she had tested positive for COVID-19. Sheinelle revealed what happened after she returned from a commercial break. “As we said, Savannah left early, she wasn’t feeling very well, so she had a COVID test. She came out positive. So as soon as we found out, she ran home to rest,” she said.

Though Hoda hasn’t explained why she disappeared until now, she has occasionally shared some inspirational quotes on her Instagram. The quotes had uplifting themes like ‘Hope’, being brave, ‘magic’, ‘miracles’ and ‘strong women’. Although she did not explain why she was absent, her mentions of her were occasionally accompanied by words of encouragement for her followers. “Happy Wednesday to the brave,” she wrote in a caption. “I see you…strong women.”

hello not the only one Today host who recently had a long absence from the show. your co-host to the balance wheel he spent time away from shows in late 2022 after having some health issues with blood clots. The host missed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for the first time in 27 years because he was hospitalized with blood clots. He made his first appearance on the show in mid-December, updating fans on his health. “Every day I feel a little better. I made dinner last night. It will take some work, but many people are faced with a lot more with fewer resources,” he said at the time.

Al returned full-time in early January. He returned to his wife’s side. Deborah Roberts, proving he was happy to be back. “I am very excited to see everyone, the team and everyone. Right now, I’m running on adrenaline. I’m happy to be here,” he said.

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