Blake Shelton Gives Hoda Kotb Hard Time On ‘Today’ Final Week
Hoda Kotb has had many celebrity guests show up to wish her well in her retirement from The Today Show. However, this week, there was one guest who called in to wish her the best, and it was someone that she used to have a major crush on. He then proceeded to embarrass her and gave Hoda a hard time, showing his love.
Here is what Blake Shelton had to say to Hoda Kotb this week on The Today Show.
Blake Shelton Wishes Hoda Kotb The Best In Her Retirement
Hoda Kotb was sitting in the studio with Jenna Bush Hager when the co-host told Hoda that she had a special person on the line to talk to her. Hoda guessed it was Zack Brown because she sometimes “drunk calls” him to talk. However, it was a different country music star, Blake Shelton.
Jenna then told Blake that his call was special since Hoda had been “in love” with him for many years. Hoda, for her part, didn’t deny this.
“I adore her,” Blake said of Hoda. “I’m happy for her, but I can’t believe we’re at this moment where she’s finally stepping out. I hope, Hoda, that you do a whole lot of what I’m doing these days, which is spending a lot more time at home.” He said he was at his ranch a lot and just enjoyed being at home.
Blake said Hoda did a lot over the years to keep his name on people’s minds, and he was glad she showed him love on the show. He said he guest-hosted with her years ago, and it was a “huge deal” for him.
However, he then told a story that embarrassed Hoda.
Blake Shelton Says Hoda Kotb Ran From Him In Fear
Blake Shelton then told Jenna Bush Hager that it was funny that Hoda was “in love” with him because years ago, he went to approach her and she ran away from him. Hoda had no idea what he was talking about, so he continued on.
Blake said it was at a Nashville party. He saw her and approached her. “I was like, ‘Hoda! You’re here!’ and you’re like, ‘I got to go!’ and you ran.” Jenna said that Hoda had changed and was no longer like that (via Today). “Blake, I’ve changed,” Hoda said. “I’m totally not that girl anymore.”
Jenna then asked if Hoda had a chance since this was before Gwen Stefani, and Blake joked that she needed to “slow your ride.” He then said, “I do know you’re not going to disappear because I’ve been there. But I do know that a break is going to be awesome for you. And I can’t wait to see what you do next. I love you.”
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