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Hoda Kotb is opening up about her split from ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.

Hoda Kotb is opening up about the next chapter in her life!

she announced she’s leaving “Today.”The 60-year-old, who is mom to adopted daughters Haley, 7, and Hope, 4, opened up about the move on the Aug. 27 episode of “Today with Hoda and Jenna.”“It’s all new — new kids, new school, new things, new everything,” she said. “And it’s funny because all I could think of was I want my house for the kids to feel warm and cozy and a place where they want to hang.

Hoda Kotb during “Today With Hoda & Jenna” Wednesday.Geist, 48, and co-host Jenna Bush Hager, 42, made no mention of Kotb’s absence from the program despite the 59-year-old anchor being present for the first two hours of the NBC morning show.“Not only can Willie host all the shows on television, and pull out my chair … but he also is a star,” Bush Hager gushed before turning the conversation to Geist’s most recent role on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Continuing to praise her co-host’s acting abilities, Bush Hager proclaimed that she could see Geist becoming “a soap star” once he decided to leave the show. “I think you could be on, like, ‘The Young and the Restless,’ ” the former first daughter quipped.

Hoda Kotb wants to spread some hope! The 58-year-old show co-anchor is releasing a new children's book inspired by her 4-year-old daughter, Hope Catherine, titled. Kotb shared the news on Wednesday's show, revealing, «It was based on my daughter, who, of course, I dreamt of her and hoped for her and her name just fell in. And it just reminds me, and she reminds me that hope's around every corner.

A big, happy family! Hoda Kotb gave fans a rare glimpse of how her daughter Hope is recovering after her recent hospital stay.

Like mother, like daughter. Hoda Kotb has always shown strength on and off camera — and her two girls are following in her footsteps after their family’s recent health scare.

Taking a break … again. Hoda Kotb was missing from the Friday, March 31, episode of Today, days after returning to the morning show following a family emergency.

Feeling the love. Hoda Kotb’s Today family has been nothing but supportive following her daughter Hope’s health scare.

A thoughtful present. Hoda Kotb praised Jamie Lee Curtis for thinking of her and her daughters amid the chaos of awards season and sending them a gift after 3-year-old Hope’s hospitalization.

Her BFF! Jenna Bush Hager opened up about Hoda Kotb’s absence from the Today show following her daughter’s hospitalization — and the bond that’s been formed between the two co-anchors.  

Hoda Kotb is back on Today after a two-week hiatus — and she’s ready to talk about why she was out…

Hoda Kotb has shared many life milestones — both triumphant and difficult — with TV audiences for years.

Expanding her family! Hoda Kotb has often gushed about how her loved ones have defined her life — especially after the arrival of daughters Haley and Hope.

Hoda Kotb is ready for love! The much-loved TV personality broke up with her longtime partner, Joel Schiffman, earlier this year but she's now bravely jumping back onto the dating bandwagon. The mom-of-two chatted with her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, on their show Hoda & Jenna and revealed not only is she looking for someone special - she'll let her colleague set her up. MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's beautiful homes where she lives with her daughtersIn the clip, which was later shared on Instagram, Hoda chatted about how great Jenna was at matchmaking. WATCH: Hoda Kotb's family life - all we know A stunned Jenna then turned around and said: "I want to set a person in pink up," as Hoda looked down at her own rose-colored suit. It was then that Hoda added a twist and confessed: "I really, I wanna be set up."MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb's difficult career goodbye revealedMORE: Savannah Guthrie shows support for co-star Hoda Kotb in the sweetest wayJenna didn't miss a beat and took her for her word: "That is a challenge that I'm gonna go for," she added before admitting she had chills of excitement. A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Hoda admits she's ready for Jenna to set her up on a date Hoda said she would never allow anyone who wasn't close to her to take on this challenge and added: "You know me and I trust you."Fans adored their interaction and are rooting for Hoda to find love again. They commented: "Love this.

Hoda Kotb was feeling all the emotions during her latest adventure with her young daughters, Haley and Hope.MORE: Hoda Kotb surprises Jenna Bush Hager with worrying confession about her eyesightThe Today star opened up about her recent trip to the beach with her children, revealing it was the first time she had traveled alone as a single mom following her split from Joel Schiffman.What's more, Hoda had an amazing time, and got to meet up with her mom, Sami, and sister, Hala, at Rehoboth Beach in Delaware.VIDEO: Hoda Kotb's family life away from the spotlightThe star shared a gorgeous photo of the group posing on the beach via the Today with Hoda & Jenna Instagram page, and many fans were quick to comment on the joyful snap.MORE: Inside Hoda Kotb's beautiful homes where she lives with her daughtersMORE: Today's Hoda Kotb's difficult career goodbye revealed"What a wonderful picture!" one wrote, while another remarked: "Such a lovely photo." A third added: "How cute is this! Wow."The TV star adopted her little girls at the age of 52 back in 2017 and her life has been complete ever since.A post shared by TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (@hodaandjenna)Today's Hoda Kotb with her family on the beach Clearly a doting mom, she recently told People that she creates treasure maps for her daughters so that they can find a daily message from her when they wake up and she's already at work.MORE: Hoda Kotb reveals exciting new venture away from Today ShowMORE: Savannah Guthrie shows support for co-star Hoda Kotb in the sweetest wayShe also admitted her fears of being an older parent, but how she is happy that her children will always have each other.

Hoda Kotb is one of Today's much-loved hosts and has a mass of fans around the United States.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb's difficult career goodbye revealedThe TV star loves her job and enjoys working alongside her co-stars, but over the summer she has made the decision to spend more time at home.Taking time off work has resulted in Hoda being able to be with her two young daughters, Haley and Hope, who she shares with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.VIDEO: A look at Hoda Kotb's family lifeThe star has cut back her hours for the summer to spend time at her home in New York State, close to the beach.MORE: Hoda Kotb surprises Jenna Bush Hager with worrying confession about her eyesightMORE: Hoda Kotb reveals exciting new venture away from Today ShowHowever, it is likely that when the summer draws to an end, Hoda will be back to her regular work schedule alongside Savannah Guthrie - who has also taken a lot of time off over the summer to be with her young children, Vale and Charles.Hoda worships every second she has with her children, having recently opened up about the realities of being an older mom. Hoda Kotb is taking time off Today to spend quality time with her childrenIn an interview with People, the NBC star explained: "They're [Haley and Hope] going to have each other forever, and that's what really fills me to the top.

Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb work closely together and have formed a strong bond as a result.MORE: Hoda Kotb's heartbreaking day after co-star's exitAnd this week, Savannah made a sweet revelation about her co-anchor, after Hoda graced the cover of People magazine.The mother-of-two was incredibly proud of her friend, who opened up to the publication about her personal life and family.VIDEO: Inside Savannah Guthrie's family life Hoda was on the front cover with her two young daughters, Haley and Hope, and her work friend wanted to make sure she had some copies to keep.MORE: Savannah Guthrie shares on-air tribute following devastating newsMORE: Hoda Kotb overcome with emotion after heartwarming reunion on TodayAfter the radio host shared a picture of the magazine cover on Instagram, Savannah wrote: "I bought the rest of the copies that Sami didn’t grab lolz," referring to Hoda's mom.In the interview, Hoda spoke about being a single mother and her close bond with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman, who she said was a brilliant father.A post shared by Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb)Savannah Guthrie had the sweetest response to her co-star Hoda Kotb's big cover star momentShe also opened up about her fears as an older mother, having first adopted her oldest daughter, Haley, at the age of 52 back in 2017.MORE: Today's Craig Melvin talks friendship with Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker - exclusiveMORE: Inside Savannah Guthrie's incredible home in ManhattanShe told the publication: "They're [Haley and Hope] going to have each other forever, and that's what really fills me to the top. Because any older parent knows one of our secret fears is that we won't be there for milestones.

Hoda Kotb is having no trouble co-parenting with ex Joel Schiffman. In a new interview with People, the 58-year-old morning show anchor opens up about the healthy way she and the 64-year-old balance time with their daughters, 5-year-old Haley, and 3-year-old Hope, and praises Schiffman for his fatherly ways.

Hoda Kotb is having no trouble co-parenting with ex Joel Schiffman. In a new interview with, the 58-year-old morning show anchor opens up about the healthy way she and the 64-year-old balance time with their daughters, 5-year-old Haley, and 3-year-old Hope, and praises Schiffman for his fatherly ways.«Sometimes relationships evolve. Sometimes perfectly nice people can go their separate ways.

MORE: Hoda Kotb left 'disgusted' live on air in segment with Jenna Bush HagerHoda is raising her two daughters with ex-fiance Joel Schiffman after they split earlier in 2022. The picture showed Hoda with her sister Hala and mom Sameha, and her two girls Haley Joy, five, and three-year-old Hope Catherine.