Craig Melvin, who was co-helming Wednesday’s broadcast of NBC’s flagship morning news program, told viewers that “Hoda’s okay.”
due to what the network is calling a “family health matter.”
Craig Melvin, who was co-helming Wednesday’s broadcast of NBC’s flagship morning news program alongside veteran weatherman Al Roker and fill-in co-host Sheinelle Jones,Melvin also gave an update on the condition of Kotb’s co-host, Savannah Guthrie,“Savannah — she is at home after a positive COVID test yesterday,” Melvin said.Kotb hasn’t appeared on NBC’s morning shows for more than a week – which prompted the network to finally address the matter after fans expressed concern.
Hoda Kotb has been absent from NBC’s “Today” Show for more than a week due to what the network is calling a “family health matter.”The 58-year-old Kotb was last seen live on the air at the Comcast-owned network on Feb. 17, when she sat alongside Jenna Bush Hager for their “Today with Hoda and Jenna” show.
Prior to Melvin’s announcement on Wednesday, NBC was mum about the circumstances surrounding Kotb’s hiatus.NBC’s “Today” Show announced the reason behind co-host Hoda Kotb’s absence on Wednesday. Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones were filling in as co-hosts for Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb on Wednesday.Earlier this week, Kotb made a series of cryptic posts on Instagram that got some of her 2.2 million followers worried.
Kotb has not been seen on NBC’s air since Feb. 20. In addition to her “Today” duties, she co-hosts a show alongside Jenna Bush Hager.Kotb has also shared a series of inspirational quotes on her Instagram account, including a post that referenced “dark clouds.”
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