TODAY anchor Hoda Kotb has revealed some major career news as she remains absent from the show.
She got to interview former First Lady Michelle Obama for an episode of her podcast.
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Hoda Kotb interviewed former First Lady Michelle Obama for her podcastCredit: Instagram / Today
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She remained absent on Tuesday, but they announced the news on the showCredit: Instagram / Today
A bonus episode of Making Space with Hoda Kotb, Hoda’s podcast, dropped on Tuesday.
Carson Daly announced it on Today during the PopStart segment.
Although Hoda was not on the show, he did tell Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, Sheinelle Jones, and the viewers at home, about who the special guest was.
“We’ve got some good news for fans of Hoda’s hit podcast. A bonus episode is out now,” Carson said.
“She caught up with former First Lady Michelle Obama, while she was out on tour, promoting her book, The Light We Carry.”
Carson continued: “And during that conversation Mrs. Obama shared some sweet words about former President Barack Obama and the lessons in love he taught her.”
The clip showed Michelle talking about her husband, saying that he always puts the people in his life first and shows up for people.
The host let everyone know that if they wanted to listen to the full episode, it was available wherever they get their podcasts.
THE LIGHT THEY CARRY
Today with Hoda and Jenna also posted a pre-recorded clip of Hoda talking about her podcast to the show’s Instagram Story.
“Hey guys. I hope you tune in to Making Space episode with Mrs. Obama, Mrs. Michelle Obama,” she said to the camera.
“We had a lot to talk about. We talked about raising kids. We talked about being 58, we’re both 58 years old.”
She continued: “We had some really interesting, deep, important conversations. I learned a lot. I hope you will learn a lot. And I hope you enjoy it too.”
The story was captioned: “Hoda sat down for a special conversation with Mrs. @michelleobama, where they connect on everything from raising two girls to how they tap into the light they carry.”
“Listen here,” it ended with a link to the episode.
In it, Hoda wore a pink suit and gold necklaces.
HODA ON…
Hoda and Savannah had fans worried when they were both absent from Monday’s show.
The hosts skipped out on their duties and were replaced by their co-hosts, Craig, 43, and Sheinelle, 44.
However, Savannah returned on Tuesday, but Hoda did not.
Hoda, 58, and Savannah’s absence comes shortly after they returned after both taking time off.
Earlier this month, Savannah abruptly left the program after testing positive for Covid-19.
She was forced to spend a few days off air but returned to the news desk the following week.
However, the 51-year-old went missing last Monday again after spending the weekend in Hollywood for the Oscars.
Savannah’s husband, Michael Feldman, joined her as they attended the star-studded Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party.
MYSTERY ABSENCE
Viewers also recently didn’t see Hoda onscreen as she took a mysterious weeks-long hiatus from the show.
Once she returned during the March 6 episode, she explained that her absence was due to her youngest child, Hope Catherine, falling ill.
Hoda told viewers: “My youngest daughter Hope was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for a little more than a week, and I’m so grateful she’s home.”
“She is back home, and I’ve been waiting for that day to come, and we are watching her closely.”
“I realize when your child is ill, the amount of gratitude you can have for people for who helped you out…” Hoda continued.
“I’m grateful for the doctors at Weill Cornell who are amazing and the nurses, and I’m grateful to my family and friends like you who were there every single day.”
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The new episode with Michelle Obama is out nowCredit: Making Space
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The women bonded over being the same age, motherhood, and moreCredit: Instagram / Michelle Obama
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Today acknowledged Hoda’s podcast on air and had a special hour dedicated to it
