Hoda Kotb was missing from the Today show for two weeks, and all they said is that she was dealing with “a family health matter.”
Today, the beloved anchor returned to the news program and revealed the scary health scare that plagued her family. “My youngest, Hope, was in the ICU for a few days and in the hospital for a little more than a week,” Hoda said. “I’m so grateful she’s home. She is back home. I was waiting for that day to come. And we are watching her closely. I’m just so happy.”
She did not say what was ailing her 3-year-old daughter. But that does not matter. What matters is that the toddler is home and getting better.
Kotb also wanted to thank everyone who has been there for her over the last two weeks. It has meant a lot to the mom.
Hoda also thanked Savannah Guthrie, who had a health scare last week. Guthrie tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday. Today was also her first day back at work after the diagnosis.
