Jenna Bush Hager Sends 'Love massage' to Hoda Kotb as she Deals with 'Family Health issue
Hoda Kotb has been off-air since Feb.
17 and her absence was explained on Wednesday's episode of Today
Jenna Bush Hager showed support for her Today co-host on Wednesday morning's broadcast.
After the morning talk show confirmed Hoda Kotb was out of office due to a family health concern, Bush Hager, 41, sent a sweet message to her costar on-air.
"Willie [Geist] is in for Hoda," Bush Hager said during the 10 a.m. hour of Today.
"And we just want to let you all know that we heard you, and Hoda is okay.
She's just got a family health matter that she's been dealing with."
Hoda Kotb's Absence from Today Explained: She's 'Dealing' with a 'Family Health Matter'
The anchor continued, "We adore her, we're sending our love to her, and she's going to be back, right here, very, very soon."
Geist added: "Can't wait to see her back here. We love you very much, Hoda."
Kotb's last live broadcast on Today was Feb. 17. She did appear in one additional segment on Feb. 20, which was pre-recorded.
There's no word on when Kotb, 58, will return to the morning show.
The This Just Speaks to Me author isn't the only Today anchor who is currently taking some time off.
On Tuesday, Savannah Guthrie stepped out mid-episode after testing positive for COVID.
Craig Melvin clarified both absences during the early hours of Wednesday morning's show.
"We mentioned that Savannah and Hoda are both off. Savannah, she's home after a positive COVID test yesterday," he said.
"We are wishing our friend a speedy recovery."
"And as for Hoda, we know a lot of you have been wondering how she's doing.
We can tell you that Hoda's okay. She's got a family health matter that she's been dealing with, so we look forward to seeing Hoda and Savannah back at the desk real, real soon."
"We love you both," Today weatherman Al Roker added.
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