Top line
Co-anchor Hoda Kotb did not appear on Today show over a week because she is dealing with a “family health issue,” her co-hosts said Wednesday, after viewers raised concerns about the co-anchor’s extended absence.
Key facts
Kotb is “fine,” and her colleagues look forward to seeing her on the air “very soon,” Craig Melvin said.
Kotb did not share details about the situation on social media.
Co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was absent from Wednesday’s broadcast after testing positive for Covid-19 while in the studio on Tuesday.
Key background
Viewers worried about Kotb because she did not appear on the live broadcast Today Broadcasting from February 17. She appeared in a pre-taped episode of President’s Day that aired on February 20. A weekly podcast, Make a gapHe did not release a new episode on Monday. Some fans have been reading inspirational quotes on Kotb’s Instagram posts, including “Choose Hope” (Hope is the name of one of Kotb’s daughters).
Tangent
This is the second most recent unexpected ability that is surprising NBC had to deal with the morning show. In November, veteran Today Al Roker, 68, has been out of the show since January after suffering from blood clots and other major health problems.
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