Former Today Show host Hoda Kotb had a meet-cute with a man on an airplane, but she admitted that she fears going on a date with him. So, what is she so afraid of, and can she conquer her fears? Keep reading for more on what she had to say.
Hoda Kotb Has Been In Love Before
Today Show viewers recall that Hoda Kotb was engaged to Joel Schiffman from 2019 to 2022. They had an amicable split and continue to co-parent Haley and Hope. This has been an amazing achievement and often leads fans to question whether they will reconcile. That has not happened, and Hoda remains open to finding love all over again. She recently spoke about meeting a man on an airplane and the sweet situation she has found herself in.
Over the summer, in August, Hoda was on a plane when she sat next to a gentleman, and they had such an intense conversation. She noted that they left in tears, and it seemed otherworldly. In a twist, they crossed paths once again when Hoda was doing something for her Joy 101 brand. Finally, on Monday, November 9th, she offered an update and revealed that she is scared to take it to the next level:
“He’s asked me to meet him out a couple of times, and I haven’t. I’ll tell you why I haven’t. One, probably, I’m scared. Two, I think I like a flirt that you don’t know what it is, but it might be something.”
She seems to want to keep it as a texting flirtation with the fantasy in her head, but Jenna Bush Hager was not having that. They used to work together, and Jenna was extremely candid with Hoda Kotb:
“Because I’m your friend, and I heard you just say, I’m going to start asking for what I want, I’m not gonna tiptoe around things, and you say you feel like there’s something that could be there, the next time he asks, you gotta go.”
Will Hoda Take Jenna’s Advice?
It is unclear whether Hoda Kotb will take Jenna Bush Hager’s advice. She did admit that she wants to find love again and has not given up on that. Hoda did state she would go for coffee with the mystery man, but time will tell if she holds up her end of the bargain. She has done so much for her family and loves so fiercely that it is time she takes this chance. After all, it would give her followers so much hope for love in their sixties and beyond. Fans felt that Hoda should go on the date, but urged caution.
Do you want to see where this could go with Hoda Kotb and the mystery man? Finally, do you agree with Jenna that she should take a chance? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Amanda has been a professional freelance writer for over a decade, holding both a BA and an MA. Her passions include animals, iced coffee, gnomes, summer, music, and ‘Vanderpump Rules’.