Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via GettyJenna Bush Hagershowed support for herTodayco-host on Wednesday morning’s broadcast.After the morning talk show confirmedHoda Kotbwas 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 ofToday. “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.“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.“Nathan Congleton/NBC via GettyKotb’s last live broadcast onTodaywas 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.TheThisJustSpeakstoMeauthor isn’t the onlyTodayanchor who is currently taking some time off. On Tuesday,Savannah Guthriestepped out mid-episode after testing positive for COVID.Craig Melvinclarified 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,“TodayweathermanAl Rokeradded.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Todayairs weekdays beginning at 7 a.m. on NBC.
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Jenna Bush Hagershowed support for herTodayco-host on Wednesday morning’s broadcast.After the morning talk show confirmedHoda Kotbwas 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 ofToday. “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.“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.“Nathan Congleton/NBC via GettyKotb’s last live broadcast onTodaywas 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.TheThisJustSpeakstoMeauthor isn’t the onlyTodayanchor who is currently taking some time off. On Tuesday,Savannah Guthriestepped out mid-episode after testing positive for COVID.Craig Melvinclarified 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,“TodayweathermanAl Rokeradded.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Todayairs weekdays beginning at 7 a.m. on NBC.
Jenna Bush Hagershowed support for herTodayco-host on Wednesday morning’s broadcast.
After the morning talk show confirmedHoda Kotbwas 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 ofToday. “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.”
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.”
Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
Kotb’s last live broadcast onTodaywas 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.
TheThisJustSpeakstoMeauthor isn’t the onlyTodayanchor who is currently taking some time off. On Tuesday,Savannah Guthriestepped out mid-episode after testing positive for COVID.
Craig Melvinclarified 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,“TodayweathermanAl Rokeradded.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Todayairs weekdays beginning at 7 a.m. on NBC.
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