TODAY co-anchors Hoda Kotb and Al Roker have abruptly disappeared from the studio before resurfacing during the morning show.
Hoda, 58, first appeared with co-anchors Craig Melvin, 43, and Savannah Guthrie, 51, on the morning news desk.
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Hoda Kotb appeared in the studio but left later on in the middle of TodayCredit: NBC
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Hoda and Al Roker celebrated Nurses Appreciation WeekCredit: NBC
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Hoda and Al posed together during the Christmas special at Rockefeller Center in New YorkCredit: Getty
As Today continued, Craig and Savannah remained at the desk, but their co-stars were missing.
The NBC star reappeared outside the studio with the beloved weathercaster, but the two were sitting inside their moving cars.
In what appeared to be a pre-taped segment, Hoda and Al, 68, were being driven around the streets of New York.
Hoda explained: “We are going to say thank you to our lovely nurses.
“It’s going to be an awesome surprise.”
In a separate car, Al continued: “Hey everybody!
“It’s Nurses Appreciation Week! We love nurses!”
He added: “We’re hitting the road to celebrate some heroes. You do not want to miss this!”
‘SHE’S DOING BETTER’
Meanwhile, Hoda exclusively shared an update with The U.S. Sun on the health status of her three-year-old daughter Hope.
Her youngest daughter previously struggled with a medical crisis that landed her in the Intensive Care Unit.
Before ushering Al into the Broadcasting + Cable Hall of Fame, Hoda opened up: “She’s doing better.
“She is on the mend, and we are taking it one step at a time.”
When Hope fell seriously ill, Hoda spent time away from her seat at Today for nearly three weeks.
Hope’s mother retooled her workload after Hope’s health complications landed her in the intensive care unit ICU.
The U.S. Sun previously revealed the anchor would only be taking on necessary trips for work and attending exceedingly meaningful events.
An insider mentioned that the TV star scaled back on speaking engagements as she focuses more on her daughters, Hope and Hayley, six.
The source said: “When your child falls ill, it changes your life. She is looking to scale back on the ways she is working.
“She isn’t taking on the extra events and speeches that have been meaningful to her unless they are absolutely necessary or exceedingly special.”
‘LIKE GOING HOME’
The mom of two also talked to The U.S. Sun about her brief trip to New Orleans, where she and co-host Jenna Bush Hager, 41, filmed their segment.
She said: “For me, it’s like going home. It’s one of my favorite cities on earth. It was magical, we walked in, and it’s almost like I feel like grown-ups don’t get a chance to let loose.”
Hoda continued: “I feel like it’s always top buttons buttoned.
“You’re always stressed. But do you remember before mortgages, and the water bill?
She closed: “That person gets a chance to live for a day. So that’s what happened in New Orleans.”
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Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin appeared on the news desk on TodayCredit: NBC
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Hoda pictured with her co-host Jenna Bush Hager
