Hoda Kotb Returns to the “Today” Show After Dealing with Family Health Matter

NBC’s “Today” show welcomed back Hoda Kotb on Monday after she had been away for the past couple of weeks to tend to a family health matter. At the top of the show, Hoda shared that her youngest daughter, Hope, had been in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for a little more than a week.

Co-anchor Craig Melvin informed viewers that Hoda had been dealing with a family health matter and expressed his gratitude that she was home. Hoda confirmed that Hope was back home and said she was “so happy” to be back.

Hoda’s absence coincided with Savannah Guthrie taking a break from the show, as she is currently on maternity leave. The show’s other co-anchors, Craig Melvin and Al Roker, have been filling in for the two women.

The “Today” show has been on the air since 1952 and is the longest-running morning show in the United States. It is currently the most-watched morning show in the country, with an average of 4.5 million viewers.

Hoda Kotb’s return to the “Today” show was welcomed by viewers and co-anchors alike. Her absence was due to a family health matter, but she is now back home and doing well. The show’s other co-anchors, Craig Melvin and Al Roker, have been filling in for Hoda and Savannah Guthrie while they are away.