Is Hoda Kotb DATING Again? Mystery Man Appears on TODAY
HODA Kotb has appeared in an upbeat mood in new photos of the host leaving the Today studio as things heat up in her love life.
The TV personality, 59, recently revealed she went on a blind date with a mystery man – two years after splitting from her ex-fiance, Joel Schiffman, 65.
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Hoda Kotb seemed in a good mood while signing autographs outside the Today studio in New York CityCredit: Wise Owl for The US Sun
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She walked home after the workday sporting jeans, a white sweater, white puffy jackets, and black pumpsCredit: Wise Owl for The US Sun
Photos exclusively obtained by The U.S. Sun showed Hoda smiling while signing autographs outside the New York City studio after wrapping up her workday on Friday.
The news anchor sported tight blue jeans, a white loosely-fitted top, black pumps, and her layered brunette locks flowing straight down.
She mingled with fans with her Today co-host, Al Roker, 69, at her side before heading home.
Other snapshots captured the mom of two wearing a white puffy jacket and sunglasses on her head as she carried two large bags down the street.
Hoda looked like her usual chipper self just days after opening up about her new love interest.
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Hoda mingled with fans with her co-host, Al Roker, at her sideCredit: Wise Owl for The US Sun
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Hoda carried multiple bags as she smiled while walking down the sidewalkCredit: Wise Owl for The US Sun
Last month, photos exclusively obtained by The U.S. Sun showed the TV star taking a stroll with an unidentified male.
They appeared to be enjoying each other’s company, sparking questions about the newfound romance.
Shortly after, Hoda confirmed on her morning show, Today With Hoda & Jenna, that she went on a blind date with someone her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, 42, set her up with.
She previously admitted to People she was expecting a third date with a man Jenna introduced her to, noting a “setup” was her preferred way to meet someone.
“I like that a little bit better than random person number three,” Hoda confessed.
Hoda Kotb opens up about mystery man on Today as she’s grilled by co-star after being pictured on date in New York_Today With Hoda & Jenna_NBC
The journalist gave no additional details about her new beau or if he was a public figure.
Hoda was previously involved with her ex, Joel, for eight years before calling it quits in 2022.
She revealed the breakup on air, telling viewers, “Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays, and we decided that we are better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple.
“So we decided we are going to start this new year on our new path as loving parents to our adorably delightful children and as friends.”
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Hoda recently updated fans on her love life after going on a third date with a mystery manCredit: Wise Owl for The US Sun
The former couple are the adoptive parents of daughters Haley Joy, 7, and Hope Catherine, 4.
They began dating in 2013 and engaged in 2019, although the Covid-19 pandemic postponed their plans to say I do.
In late 2020, Hoda revealed she and Joel were planning to expand their family and adopt a third child.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Hoda said, “Joel and I have had this conversation because — you feel like you get a limited amount of time on Earth and your heart expands, and sometimes you don’t realize your heart’s ability to expand until you’ve filled (it), and sometimes you think you’re at the top, and then you realize that there’s more room.
“And we wondered, would our family be better with another child? Do we have enough love? Do we have enough time? Will we be a better family? And the answer to all those questions seems to be yes.
“But you can’t control how life works. All we can do is put it into the universe and fill out papers and then wait and if it happens wow, you know, that was meant to be.”
In June 2023, Hoda seemed giddy after revealing on The Kelly Clarkson Show that she’d gone on her first date since she and Joel’s breakup.
After Kelly, 41, and the studio audience reacted happily, Hoda clarified that it was “nothing but a date” and stayed hush about further details.
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The U.S. Sun recently obtained photos of Hoda taking a stroll with her new love interestCredit: Wise Owl – Commissioned by The US Sun Digital edition
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She previously revealed on Today that her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, set her up with her new beauCredit: NBC
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Hoda split from her ex-fiance, Joel Schiffman, in 2022, after eight years togetherCredit: Getty
