Hoda Kotb Addresses Rumors She’s Replacing Kelly Clarkson

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Hoda Kotb’s next chapter does not include usurping her former colleagues.

During her return to NBC’s Today show on May 28, four months after she left, Hoda’s old coworkers seized the chance to discuss a recent gossip that had been spreading: the rumor that Hoda might be chosen to replace Kelly Clarkson on her daytime program, The Kelly Clarkson Show.

In response to Craig Melvin’s inquiry about potential rumors, the 60-year-old expressed, “I’d like to pose a genuine question to you all. Suppose I were to return to TV, can you guess where I would only ever come back if given the chance? That place is here, undoubtedly.

So, when it comes to the rumors, Hoda issued a swift, “Delete, not true.”

Despite Savannah Guthrie’s lighthearted comments suggesting that Hoda’s renewed interest in playing the guitar might lead to a spinoff of her famous “Hoda-oke” segment, akin to Kelly’s popular Kellyoke, Hoda herself emphasized she has no plans to assume control.

In fact, she added that her upcoming appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show is “just for fun.”

Instead, the previous host is aiming for her latest endeavor: Joy 101, a fresh venture encompassing an application, live gatherings, and a subscription-based newsletter focusing on spreading positivity, mental clarity, and as you might expect, happiness.

Hoda shared that she’s pouring all her focus and energy into something aimed at uplifting others, which happens to be a highlight of the show for her. She asked, “What can we use to inspire? What can we share to lessen burdens? How can we help?

Currently, simply being at home with girls named Haley, aged 8, and Hope, aged 6, provides a significant source of comfort for Hoda. Given that the mother has recently disclosed Hope’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis, she now has the opportunity to experience a greater portion of her daughters’ daily lives.

In an interview with People, published on May 28, she shared, “It’s truly amazing to understand there’s so much more to experience in life.” She continued, “I was unable to observe my children’s daily routines due to my work. However, I got to see Haley perform ‘What a Wonderful World’ at 9:15 a.m., which I would have otherwise missed.

She pondered more, “Once I believed life was about the significant events, but now I understand it’s all about those small moments in between.

And her kids are happy to have her around, too.

She shared that there are times when I’m busy in my office, and they’d rush up to the window, wave, and make a heart gesture. They’re content because they want me around, they’re simply overjoyed to see me, then they’d run off to continue playing.

For more of Hoda’s sweetest moments with Hope and Haley, keep reading.

On the very first morning without work commitments, Hoda delightsfully drops off her daughters, Hope and Joy, at school following her departure from Today.

“School drop!!! Let’s goooo!” the longtime NBC anchor captioned her Jan. 13, 2025 Instagram.

Following her announcement about departing from Today, Hoda enjoys her initial Halloween in the New York suburbs together with her children.

Haley and Hope match in cheerleader costumes.

Hoda got emotional as Haley and Hope surprised her with an early Mother’s Day gift.

Alongside her siblings Hala and Adel, nieces Hannah and Ella, mother Sami, daughters Haley Joy and Hope Catherine, and fiancé Joel Schiffman, Hoda Kotb referred to the celebration as “the kind of birthday I love.

Hoda enjoys a day with her daughters Haley Joy and Hope Catherine around New York City together.

Once again, Halloween has come and gone! Just like always, I, an overly enthusiastic fan, spent yet another spooktacular night alongside Hoda and her little pumpkin, embodying our beloved Sesame Street personas.

On Halloween 2019, the hostess of Today took a heartwarming photo with her mother and Haley’s grandmother.

In this adorable snapshot from Halloween 2019, the mom on Today is seen with her own mom and grandma Haley.

The host shared this pic of her and her little one at a Sesame Street party in Oct. 2019.

The daytime talk show host spends a day splashing around the beach in Aug. 2019.

Haley Joy looks cute as a button celebrating her mom’s 55th birthday this past August.

In May 2019, Kotb posted a photo on Instagram with the caption, “See who’s nurturing Hope!”, depicting Haley feeding her newborn daughter, Hope.

Kathie Lee Gifford, a longtime friend and previous co-host with Hoda on the Today show, crossed paths with Hope in early May and the two of them flashed smiles throughout the entire day.

In April, the 55-year-old host posted a picture of her entire family on Instagram for the first time, captioning it with “Here we are, hugs and kisses.

Hoda welcomed a daughter, whom she named Hope, into her family after keeping her adoption a secret and then surprising everyone with the news during a live broadcast on The Today Show.

On Valentine’s Day, the TV host commemorated Haley’s second birthday on Instagram, expressing her feelings by saying, “There’s so much love in the air today.

The beaming TV personality spent Christmas with her mother, sister and daughter.

Haley celebrated her second Halloween by twinning with her mom in matching bee costumes.

In August of 2018, the mother-daughter duo spent an autumn day together picking apples.

“I can’t believe I get to do this .. #grateful” she wrote on her 54th birthday.

Today, co-anchor Hoda was snapped posing with her adorable 1-year-old, Haley, wearing a sweet t-shirt that read “mom”.

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On Mother’s Day, Hoda, along with her co-anchor, was seen posing with her lovely 1-year-old, Haley, donning a charming top bearing the word “mommy.”

Both sentences convey the same meaning and are easy to read.

At the crack of dawn, snapshots during cozy bedtime moments were delightful for the joyful mom, as she shared an adorable selfie on Instagram on Mother’s Day morning.

In March of 2018, the native Oklahoman marked Joel Schiffman’s 60th birthday by celebrating with their daughter and a homemade cake they had prepared.

The TV host exclaimed “I’m home!!!” on Instagram following a two-week stint reporting on the 2018 Winter Olympics held in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

On the eve of reaching Pyeongchang for the 2018 Winter Olympics, the TV personality spent some joyful moments with her darling and her USA-themed hat.

On January 14, Hoda and her young supporter enthusiastically rooted for the New Orleans Saints during their match with the Minnesota Vikings!

On this joyful Christmas day, the journalist expressed their readiness with the caption: “We’re all set!”, in a heartwarming selfie featuring her mother, partner, and cherished little one.

On November 23rd, Hoda, her partner, and their little daughter took a photo together for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

On her initial Halloween experience, Haley donned a charming bunny attire while delighting in trick-or-treating, being pushed in a stroller by her mother and her mother’s partner.

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2025-05-28 19:48