‘Today’ Host Hoda Kotb MIA Again, Is She Okay?

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Today host Hoda Kotb has gone MIA again as of Monday, October 9. Of course, whenever the hosts are gone, fans are worried about them and want to make sure they’re okay. What’s going on with Hoda, and why was she absent again? Keep reading for all of the details and see who filled in for her to kick off the new week.

It’s not uncommon for the Today hosts to take days off here and there. However, fans have noticed that Hoda and some of her co-hosts have been missing a lot more often than usual lately. Viewers are always curious to see who’s on the talk show each morning and who is missing. Most recently, Hoda had to miss the show.

Hoda Kotb is MIA again & gets replaced.

On Today on Monday, Hoda was absent. Whenever she or her co-hosts are gone, someone else steps up in their place. This time, Sheinelle Jones took over for her. Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin appeared alongside Sheinelle.

During the show, none of the hosts explained Hoda’s absence. So, unfortunately, fans didn’t have any reassurance that everything was okay with her. Hoda’s loyal fans worried about her absence. Luckily, they weren’t left hanging for long.

Today - Hoda Kotb - YouTube
Today – Hoda Kotb – YouTube

Why was the Today host absent again?

Fortunately, Hoda took it upon herself to reassure her fans that she was doing just fine despite missing work again.  On her Instagram page over the weekend, Hoda revealed to fans that she was enjoying some quality time with her family. She shared a series of photos and videos of her latest family gathering and noted, “Early bday surprise for my sis!!! Happy birthday haya!”

In one snap, the Today host showed a small group of kids making birthday cards. She also showed off their matching tee shirts in honor of her sister’s birthday. Several other photos and videos documented the fun and special time Hoda enjoyed with her loved ones over the weekend.

Fans can breathe a sigh of relief that all is well with Hoda and she’s making the most of her time with her family.

 

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In the comments section of Hoda Kotb’s new post, her fans poured in to wish her sister a very happy birthday. Many are glad to see Hoda enjoying time with her family and putting her work on the back burner for a bit. Hopefully, Hoda will return to the Today studio soon enough. In the meantime, Savannah, Sheinelle, and Craig will hold down the fort for her.

So, did you notice Today host Hoda Kotb’s absence on Monday, October 9? Are you relieved to see that she’s simply soaking up some quality time with her loved ones and nothing’s wrong? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section below, and come back to TV Shows Ace for more news about the Today hosts.

Aubrey Chorpenning

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