Kathie Lee Gifford celebrated Hoda Kotb’s last day on NBC’s “Today” with a surprise appearance and wine toast after initially sharing that she was too “busy” to stop by.
“Hello, my darling. Hoda woman, Hoda mama, Hoda everything. I’m here in Tennessee wishing I was there with you in New York sharing all the memories we made over the years, and just a chance to hug you — I’ve always loved hugging you and just drench in that beautiful sunshine of a smile you have,” Gifford said in a video message, as Kotb and co-host Jenna Bush Hager watched from the set.