TODAY hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb have made similarly sad confessions about their high school experience during the show’s live broadcast.
The anchors made the reveal while actor Mindy Kaling, 44, visited the morning show to discuss her new book publishing company.
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Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb have made similarly sad confessions about their high school experience during the show’s live broadcastCredit: NBC
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The anchors made the reveal while actor Mindy Kaling, 44, visited the morning show to discuss her new book publishing companyCredit: NBC
On Monday, The Office alum sat down with Savannah, 51, and Hoda, 59, to talk about Mindy’s Book Studio and how it can help writers of color get their books published.
During the interview, Hoda asked Mindy: “Were you kind of nerdy in high school? What was your vibe?”
The Mindy Project star fired back: “How dare you?”
A small smirk curled the corners of her mouth as she followed up: “How dare you even ask the question.”
“Speaking as one,” Hoda interjected.
Staying true to the bit, Mindy asserted: “I was popular and cool,” before breaking character and admitting that she was a huge nerd.
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During the interview, Hoda asked Mindy: ‘Were you kind of nerdy in high school?’Credit: NBC
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Mindy jokingly fired back: ‘How dare you?’Credit: NBC
The actress then revealed that books were her escape.
She continued: “Well, books were — I don’t think you guys were nerdy, but…”
It was at that moment that both Today Show hosts divulged that they were also nerds in high school.
Savannah raised her hand and confessed: “Didn’t go to prom,” she then pointed at her co-host and repeated: “Didn’t go to prom,” as Hoda nodded in agreement.
Surprised, Mindy questioned: “Really?”
Savannah quickly asked Velma star and producer: “Did you go to prom?”
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Savannah and Hoda revealed that neither of them attended their high school promCredit: NBC
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Hoda asked Mindy if she went to prom to which the actress confirmed that she didCredit: NBC
“I did go to prom,” the actress confirmed.
“Well, then we’ve got you beat in the nerd department,” a triumphant Savannah bragged.
“I didn’t know I was going to stunt on Hoda and Savannah this morning by saying that I went to prom,” Mindy jested.
Sounding somewhat surprised, Hoda asked: “You did go?”
“I did go to prom. I went to Junior prom and Senior prom,” Mindy said.
“Wait, did you get asked or did you ask him?” Hoda asked.
Mindy returned to the earlier bit when she again asked: “How dare you?”
Hoda revealed that both she and Savannah only got to go to prom when they asked someone.
However, Mindy confirmed that she was asked to both dances.
“You were really cool,” Hoda joked.
Mindy countered by stating: “I love this reversal that has taken place, where somehow I have a lot of status here.”
They then continued on to talk about Mindy’s book publication company and their children.
HODA IT TOGETHER
Last month, Hoda teared up as she captured a sweet moment between her co-host Dylan Dreyer, 42, and her young son.
Dylan took to Instagram to share the video of her teaching her three-year-old son Oliver how to ride a bicycle.
She revealed that Hoda was behind the camera, which captured Dylan guiding her little one on the two-wheeler down a residential street.
Oliver, who Dylan shares with her husband Brian Fichera, along with her two other sons, Calvin, six, and Rusty, one – first focused on the pedals before seemingly gaining confidence in his abilities and watching the road in front of him.
The Today Show meteorologist held the back of the bike to start and eventually let go when she saw the tot had the hang of it.
She could barely contain her excitement as she watched her little boy steer the bike on his own.
Oliver stopped after venturing a few feet, and his proud mom praised him for his major achievement while Hoda could be heard sniffling in the background.
Dylan captioned the video: “@hodakotb capturing one of the best moments in a child’s life…learning to ride a bike!! Way to go Ollie!! You got this!!”
SPECIAL BOND
Hoda seems to have a tight friendship with most of her Today colleagues, as they often get together outside the studio.
Recently, Hoda gathered with her co-hosts, Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, 44; and Al Roker, 69, to watch the New York Giants at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Savannah shared photos from the outing, showing the group wearing matching orange jerseys with the word Today and a number on the front.
They smiled for the camera while standing on the sidelines of the football field.
Dylan and their other co-hosts, Sheinelle Jones, 45, and Carson Daly, 50, did not attend the game.
Hoda also regularly takes trips away from Studio 1A with her Today with Hoda & Jenna co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, 41.
MOM DUTIES
Recently, Savannah abruptly left the show in the middle of the broadcast and had a popular host fill in for her as she put mom duty first.
Savannah and Hoda started off Today together, however, about an hour into the broadcast, Savannah was replaced by Craig.
He typically joins the two women about 30 minutes into the broadcast.
This time a third host didn’t take his spot, but Al did sit and talk with the hosts for a few minutes before he reported on the weather.
Savannah left about 30 minutes into the program, leaving just Craig and Hoda at the desk.
“Speaking of special events, Savannah had to leave early. It’s her kids’ first day of school,” Craig explained.
When the show came back from commercials about one hour in, Hoda reminded viewers that Savannah was not there because she was taking her children – Charlie, six, and Valerie, nine – to school.
“We wish them the best of luck today,” Hoda said with a big smile on her face.
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Mindy jested: ‘I love this reversal that has taken place, where somehow I have a lot of status here’Credit: NBC
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Savannah concluded that she and Hoda were the bigger nerds in high schoolCredit: Getty
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Hoda, Savannah, and the rest of the Today Show team appear have appeared to have a great working relationship, regularly spending time together away from set
