Kathie Lee Gifford has sent a supportive public message to her former co-star and good friend Hoda Kotb, following the news of her separation from Joel Schiffman.MORE: Hoda Kotb's love story with Joel Schiffman - how they met unexpectedlyThe TV star took to Instagram to post a comment to the news anchor, in which she praised her for the way she dealt with the "painful" and "difficult" decision.She wrote: "My darling Hoda, I am truly so proud of the way you have handled a very difficult and painful decision.
As usual you did it with grace and kindness. May God bless you and your precious girls and Joel as well as you continue down this thing called life.
I love you."VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb announces her split from Joel Schiffman Hoda's fans also sent sympathetic messages, with one writing: "You've got this," while another wrote: "Oh no!
So sorry." A third added: "Sending you so much love Hoda."MORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about Covid battle on Today as fans send their supportMORE: Hoda Kotb's fans worry for her daughters and fiancé amid health struggleHoda announced her separation from Joel on Today's fourth hour on Monday, as she addressed why she hasn't been wearing her engagement ring.
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