{"id":18574,"date":"2025-01-15T21:01:22","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T21:01:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=18574"},"modified":"2025-01-15T21:01:22","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T21:01:22","slug":"i-didnt-even-recognize-her-kathie-lee-giffords-appearance-on-hoda-kotbs-final-today-episode-draws-mixed-reactions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=18574","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I Didn&#8217;t Even Recognize Her&#8217;: Kathie Lee Gifford&#8217;s Appearance on Hoda Kotb&#8217;s Final &#8216;Today&#8217; Episode Draws Mixed Reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">Kathie Lee Gifford dazzled on the &#8220;Today with Jenna &amp; Friends&#8221; episode, stirring online buzz as one viewer likened her striking look to a famous musician.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Kathie Lee Gifford surprised Hoda Kotb during her final day on the &#8220;Today with Jenna &amp; Friends&#8221; show on January 10. While her appearance added elegance to the occasion, a video shared online sparked mixed reactions from netizens.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/T7NSPBE-cy4GbraBWPcdiY_8OKLsYC7f9o_coca7L64\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTBjYWViMDkwMTFkMWVlMzgxNTZkMDljOWQ3ODE3MTYyMDViNzAzOTQxNTQxYjNmNjRjOTUxY2RiZDIzN2Y3MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Z_QZ_NwZe3dv-h5GfGipTuhtj-jzsJNqGgapSdrr_AI\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTBjYWViMDkwMTFkMWVlMzgxNTZkMDljOWQ3ODE3MTYyMDViNzAzOTQxNTQxYjNmNjRjOTUxY2RiZDIzN2Y3MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/4jj_xZNRdaKRzS8gJwIn7iMR_Y_Gxt2fPvqEGRmt0oI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTBjYWViMDkwMTFkMWVlMzgxNTZkMDljOWQ3ODE3MTYyMDViNzAzOTQxNTQxYjNmNjRjOTUxY2RiZDIzN2Y3MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/RBXhqIqPerbNeFj4AWr8cp8DXDbGoq20uko8ZC6JtvI\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTBjYWViMDkwMTFkMWVlMzgxNTZkMDljOWQ3ODE3MTYyMDViNzAzOTQxNTQxYjNmNjRjOTUxY2RiZDIzN2Y3MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/kph_kppFApw5J7lKa338MTdpHXkFioKSlgxSCMWx2b0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTBjYWViMDkwMTFkMWVlMzgxNTZkMDljOWQ3ODE3MTYyMDViNzAzOTQxNTQxYjNmNjRjOTUxY2RiZDIzN2Y3MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQ3.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/a0caeb09011d1ee38156d09c9d781716205b703941541b3f64c951cdbd237f70.jpg\" alt=\"A netizen's comment about Kathie Lee Gifford's &quot;Today with Jenna &amp; Friends&quot; appearance on January 10, 2025 | Source: YouTube.com\/jennaandfriends\" width=\"1224\" height=\"347\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A netizen&#8217;s comment about Kathie Lee Gifford&#8217;s &#8220;Today with Jenna &amp; Friends&#8221; appearance on January 10, 2025 | Source: YouTube.com\/jennaandfriends<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In the video, Jenna Bush Hager told Hoda Kotb that a close friend had sent her a\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\">special message<\/a>. A screen then appeared, showing Gifford speaking from Tennessee. The 71-year-old TV personality reflected on their shared memories and the joy of their bond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1839707350619545795&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F446296-i-didnt-even-recognize-her-kathie-lee.html&amp;sessionId=82c07aa52fb0522f78f9d3a24037595d5c3a1c8d&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1839707350619545795\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I always loved hugging you and just drench in that beautiful sunshine of a smile you have,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bOFFSIXb-vY\">said<\/a>\u00a0warmly. 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Gifford stood confidently amid the decorations and later joined Kotb and Bush Hager for an emotional conversation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/PsXNCwMtsD5gLp-TMCp4-qVvMcUWh1wXbNKN3W_riJM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTc0M2I1ZTliNGVkZDMwYzEyZWNlNjJhMThmNTMzYTNmYjZkOWExZDM4MzQxNzA1ZjE5MDBkY2ViOWUzZWIwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/4cM-Ndf11zUm67fMhhVUiOGt2n9bAnJ3G5JukRLkAmo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTc0M2I1ZTliNGVkZDMwYzEyZWNlNjJhMThmNTMzYTNmYjZkOWExZDM4MzQxNzA1ZjE5MDBkY2ViOWUzZWIwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/JEyvOR8TmncdHFI3Y_kxd6E6rZHmYkhQYbeHVNuB6xU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTc0M2I1ZTliNGVkZDMwYzEyZWNlNjJhMThmNTMzYTNmYjZkOWExZDM4MzQxNzA1ZjE5MDBkY2ViOWUzZWIwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ZT078XKJo1Sn8B2dAcxlZCCCy2ArlpYsSVfltwtniuY\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTc0M2I1ZTliNGVkZDMwYzEyZWNlNjJhMThmNTMzYTNmYjZkOWExZDM4MzQxNzA1ZjE5MDBkY2ViOWUzZWIwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Mjrg4adVPHxut-MjwcezeTLH_JHljH2iuwT8KDAEEJQ\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTc0M2I1ZTliNGVkZDMwYzEyZWNlNjJhMThmNTMzYTNmYjZkOWExZDM4MzQxNzA1ZjE5MDBkY2ViOWUzZWIwMC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/e743b5e9b4edd30c12ece62a18f533a3fb6d9a1d38341705f1900dceb9e3eb00.jpg\" alt=\"Kathie Lee Gifford sits down with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on &quot;Today with Jenna &amp; Friends&quot; on January 10, 2025 | Source: YouTube.com\/jennaandfriends\" width=\"2880\" height=\"1524\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Kathie Lee Gifford sits down with Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on &#8220;Today with Jenna &amp; Friends&#8221; on January 10, 2025 | Source: YouTube.com\/jennaandfriends<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Gifford&#8217;s appearance drew mixed reactions online. Some praised her timeless beauty, while others speculated about cosmetic enhancements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I didn&#8217;t even recognize her she&#8217;s done way too much with her face,&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0one commenter\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEqGAaHIkDY\/c\/18053342633054245\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DEqGAaHIkDY\/c\/18053342633054245\/\">noted<\/a>. Someone else\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pagesix\/videos\/2144080709346153\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pagesix\/videos\/2144080709346153\/\">exclaimed<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Botox!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0while another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pagesix\/videos\/2144080709346153\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pagesix\/videos\/2144080709346153\/\">speculated<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Loads of Plastic surgery there Kathy. Gotta own your real age one day [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/MZre-G6aNl78WcYYqtFl069FLvTsXvUT_F-PmryflRA\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTI4MDhiZjk4NjFjMWNmMGUwNDEwY2U4NDJkZGIzZGIyYjJkODlkM2M3ZmQ0Zjk0MGVkMjI1ODA5YjU5MDdmZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/CdbUmyK2TyLwNmVQpMATKxP04OdXkrYbFwGAn9MvyqM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTI4MDhiZjk4NjFjMWNmMGUwNDEwY2U4NDJkZGIzZGIyYjJkODlkM2M3ZmQ0Zjk0MGVkMjI1ODA5YjU5MDdmZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/n24ZU-o4fxvhgSROE0UZA8hzQLzqJOh0ABqP_C5eTrY\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTI4MDhiZjk4NjFjMWNmMGUwNDEwY2U4NDJkZGIzZGIyYjJkODlkM2M3ZmQ0Zjk0MGVkMjI1ODA5YjU5MDdmZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/HW_G025tUi9TfWl3nunziGM0hwEie9cXuFHP47dUXwc\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTI4MDhiZjk4NjFjMWNmMGUwNDEwY2U4NDJkZGIzZGIyYjJkODlkM2M3ZmQ0Zjk0MGVkMjI1ODA5YjU5MDdmZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/lvSdDI7V0bETObAt5Rs4ed7_lZ5UmzTQ7gBpyc2F3U4\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTI4MDhiZjk4NjFjMWNmMGUwNDEwY2U4NDJkZGIzZGIyYjJkODlkM2M3ZmQ0Zjk0MGVkMjI1ODA5YjU5MDdmZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mjg4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MTUyNA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/e2808bf9861c1cf0e0410ce842ddb3db2b2d89d3c7fd4f940ed225809b5907fe.jpg\" alt=\"Kathie Lee Gifford appears on &quot;Today with Jenna &amp; 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And she is a runner&#8230;she deals with her pain by \u2014 She&#8217;s always been a runner but she deals with it by&#8230;running. I started getting in training for that long before I started shooting the movie,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2Ln91pcJc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2Ln91pcJc0\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Grief also played a significant role following the death of her husband, Frank Gifford, in 2015. &#8220;I&#8217;d lost weight right after my own husband had passed away because that&#8217;s why they call it a diet \u2014 they die, and you don&#8217;t want to eat&#8230; I don&#8217;t even remember eating after Frank passed,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2Ln91pcJc0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=H2Ln91pcJc0\">shared<\/a>, adding that she has never been a big eater.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In a 2017 interview with Prevention, she reflected on aging with gratitude. &#8220;All day long, life is about choice. Am I going to bemoan the fact that I&#8217;m 64 years old or say, &#8216;Thank you, Lord, I made it to 64&#8217;? I&#8217;m healthy, I&#8217;m employed, my kids are awesome, life is good. I&#8217;m grateful. 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First of all, I&#8217;ve been obsessed with her movies since forever. &#8216;The Girl with a Pearl Earring,&#8217; I mean that shows you I&#8217;m a nerd who loves to read. She&#8217;s also a big reader, which will be so much fun. 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Kotb\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\">echoed<\/a>\u00a0this enthusiasm, &#8220;First of all, you guys had a great click. 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Building on this confidence, Bush Hager\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\">expressed<\/a>\u00a0her excitement, &#8220;I think we&#8217;re gonna have a blast.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The program&#8217;s new format follows Hoda Kotb&#8217;s\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\">departure on January 10<\/a>, a move she first announced on September 26 last year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Producers introduced a rotating lineup of\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\">celebrity co-hosts<\/a>, including Taraji P. Henson,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/445465-eva-longoria-ignites-heated-talks-with.html\">Eva Longoria<\/a>, and\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/405109-keke-palmers-parents-sharon-and-larry.html\">Keke Palmer<\/a>, to bring fresh perspectives before Johansson&#8217;s debut as a guest co-host.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Bush Hager emphasized the importance of featuring guests from diverse fields. &#8220;And I think that really is what we&#8217;re hoping to have: a total representation of who watches our show and something for every viewer,&#8221; she\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\">explained<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/yN3P-yy5hDL1ImyBcqMPQaZgoF8-WQmolQsZ4qjqUyQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJkODc0MTZhYzgyODc4MzQ4MDk1MzQ4OWJkMTMyMDY2ZGE4MDMyYzA1YzMyNWRkODNkMjU3NDQ0ZjdhNmFhZi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzMzMw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/_8uUFCiR-HJRS6_zBswGDkg5dHR-1YZ4Ls6aLd3tBfg\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJkODc0MTZhYzgyODc4MzQ4MDk1MzQ4OWJkMTMyMDY2ZGE4MDMyYzA1YzMyNWRkODNkMjU3NDQ0ZjdhNmFhZi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzMzMw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/pKCvK-OJiGuVAQmhMnQfYxgvPHMmBPGuy-swUSET3fE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJkODc0MTZhYzgyODc4MzQ4MDk1MzQ4OWJkMTMyMDY2ZGE4MDMyYzA1YzMyNWRkODNkMjU3NDQ0ZjdhNmFhZi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzMzMw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/e32l9nAksAYgOkOr5ftyavzhgY6NzQFIiIAa1Qml_Bw\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJkODc0MTZhYzgyODc4MzQ4MDk1MzQ4OWJkMTMyMDY2ZGE4MDMyYzA1YzMyNWRkODNkMjU3NDQ0ZjdhNmFhZi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzMzMw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/9h1RiVa7RAQX6N-tpyK0m5b2SmKwcDUCYv5YcCWe6zg\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWJkODc0MTZhYzgyODc4MzQ4MDk1MzQ4OWJkMTMyMDY2ZGE4MDMyYzA1YzMyNWRkODNkMjU3NDQ0ZjdhNmFhZi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzMzMw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/ebd87416ac828783480953489bd132066da8032c05c325dd83d257444f7a6aaf.jpg\" alt=\"Scarlett Johansson attends the &quot;Sing 2&quot; premiere in Los Angeles on December 12, 2021 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"5000\" height=\"3333\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Scarlett Johansson attends the &#8220;Sing 2&#8221; premiere in Los Angeles on December 12, 2021 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As Johansson geared up for her debut, the &#8220;Today&#8221; audiences were still coming to terms with Kotb&#8217;s exit from the show. Reports suggested that financial negotiations may have played a role in her decision to leave.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Sources indicated that NBC had\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/puck.news\/what-hoda-kotbs-today-show-departure-means-for-the-star-anchor-era\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/puck.news\/what-hoda-kotbs-today-show-departure-means-for-the-star-anchor-era\/\">proposed a pay cut<\/a> for Kotb, who earned more than $20 million annually, as part of a broader industry trend to reduce salaries or eliminate roles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The network announced that Craig Melvin, a familiar face on &#8220;Today&#8221; for nearly 14 years, took over Kotb&#8217;s role as\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCWnFzYMFsy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCWnFzYMFsy\">co-anchor<\/a> alongside Savannah Guthrie, beginning January 13.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The changes have been especially emotional for Bush Hager, who\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\">described<\/a> Kotb as &#8220;the best&#8221; and a &#8220;generous partner,&#8221; admitting the transition feels bittersweet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Obviously, I&#8217;ve had months to wrap my head around it, although I cannot promise that our last Hoda-bration won&#8217;t also be filled with tears. I&#8217;m sure it will be just because I can&#8217;t help it,&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/people.com\/jenna-bush-hager-announces-scarlett-johansson-as-today-guest-co-host-exclusive-8767474\">said<\/a>\u00a0Bush Hager.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/dlztw4dDnbgBvrqfXOv9Kyh47Z-0K4fcewd5sDJxKgo\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjgyMjFiZTE0MzdhNTI2MDFkNjRkMTA4MTI1MWY5YmY2NDRjZDFkNDk2NmM3MzVkYTVjMTU4MWVmYTVlYmMxNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/l2ordMm7U5TlYXZ9nj3stlKF_wp0AovP_lPkhu0sJhM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjgyMjFiZTE0MzdhNTI2MDFkNjRkMTA4MTI1MWY5YmY2NDRjZDFkNDk2NmM3MzVkYTVjMTU4MWVmYTVlYmMxNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/tUDz2zl2CX9DKx7SBibLn2b8dCSPBiEMZs9O4Ac-zp4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjgyMjFiZTE0MzdhNTI2MDFkNjRkMTA4MTI1MWY5YmY2NDRjZDFkNDk2NmM3MzVkYTVjMTU4MWVmYTVlYmMxNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/O4vezzSI6mNmFfSks9mJ0LZS4RPU5jl9hlM8xDavuFQ\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjgyMjFiZTE0MzdhNTI2MDFkNjRkMTA4MTI1MWY5YmY2NDRjZDFkNDk2NmM3MzVkYTVjMTU4MWVmYTVlYmMxNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/IBFGw7DwWEAbZfFX89N5guE1CiGlcS96T_wFx37LrOA\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNjgyMjFiZTE0MzdhNTI2MDFkNjRkMTA4MTI1MWY5YmY2NDRjZDFkNDk2NmM3MzVkYTVjMTU4MWVmYTVlYmMxNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjAwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/68221be1437a52601d64d1081251f9bf644cd1d4966c735da5c1581efa5ebc14.jpg\" alt=\"Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on Today on November 21, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on Today on November 21, 2024 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Kotb had been with NBC for 26 years. She revealed last September that turning 60 and reflecting on her future was\u00a0<strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">pivotal in her decision to leave<\/strong>. Her heartfelt message, shared on live television and in writing,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oP9ZzBVwPTw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=oP9ZzBVwPTw\"><u>expressed gratitude<\/u><\/a> for her time at the company.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;I know I&#8217;m making the right decision, but it&#8217;s a painful one,&#8221; Kotb\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcchicago.com\/news\/local\/hoda-kotb-where-is-she-going-who-will-replace-hoda-read-full-letter-to-staff\/3557895\/?os=tmb&amp;ref=app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcchicago.com\/news\/local\/hoda-kotb-where-is-she-going-who-will-replace-hoda-read-full-letter-to-staff\/3557895\/?os=tmb&amp;ref=app\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>\u00a0in a letter to the staff. She emphasized that family, particularly her daughters, Haley and Hope, factored heavily into this choice,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcchicago.com\/news\/local\/hoda-kotb-where-is-she-going-who-will-replace-hoda-read-full-letter-to-staff\/3557895\/?os=tmb&amp;ref=app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.nbcchicago.com\/news\/local\/hoda-kotb-where-is-she-going-who-will-replace-hoda-read-full-letter-to-staff\/3557895\/?os=tmb&amp;ref=app\"><u>adding<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;They deserve a bigger piece of my time pie.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; Kathie Lee Gifford dazzled on the &#8220;Today with Jenna &amp; Friends&#8221; episode, stirring online buzz as one viewer likened her striking look to a famous musician. 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