'Today' Show Fans Send Hoda Kotb Love After She Announces Split From Fiance Joel Schiffman
Familiar
I totally understand. I had to admit last year that I was in a friendship and not a relationship. Wasn’t easy but it gave me peace to say the words and not just keep existing. Prayers for you ❤️
— Jackie St Pierre (@jackiestp) January 31, 2022
Some fans left replies saying that they could relate to Kotb's experience, and even that they had had similar ones. Many assured Kotb that she could get through this heartbreak.
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@hodakotb Hoda, whatever decision you are making I wish you happiness and a good future, enjoy your family, you are so blessed and we admire you. pic.twitter.com/NF9PPs5ydW
— Ivonne Gonzalez (@IvonneG98851983) January 31, 2022
@hodakotb admire you for your honesty today ❤️🥺
— Lauren Marie Marsh 🏳️🌈♑️🇻🇮 (@laurenmmarsh) January 31, 2022
Fans assumed that it was difficult for Kotb to share this news on the air, and they applauded her for handling the task well. Many said they admired her honesty and vulnerability.
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@hodakotb sending you hugs pic.twitter.com/Z7B2b0FZ7e
— TallKelly (@TallKelly1) January 31, 2022
Fans offered Kotb what comfort they could through social media, even if that was only a GIF of a hug from a friend.
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Yes I’ve always noticed that.
— cathy (@catty057) January 31, 2022
Although Kotb said that she and Schiffman will continue to co-parent their two adopted daughters, fans noted that Kotb referred to them as hers, not "theirs" in Monday's clip. Some feared for how the girls would process this kind of rhetoric.
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Any man who breaks Hoda’s heart can absolutely catch these hands. https://t.co/Sk7fspoy3H
— the pretty guardian (@notorious_hbg) January 31, 2022
Some fans went straight to the anger stage of the grieving process, directing their rage at Schiffman on Kotb's behalf.
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Bc it was probably going to be outed in some tabloid so get ahead of the story and speculation
— shari (@redlionny) January 31, 2022
Some fans questioned this highly personal announcement on what is ostensibly a news show. Many took it as a sign of the general direction of The Today Show and of celebrity culture in general.
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Long as both people are happy and help each other raise the children. https://t.co/pOcf4SW4sd
— Charles Pepple (@CharlesPepple2) January 31, 2022
Finally, some fans remarked that, as far as breakups go, this one was handled very well. They felt confident that Kotb and Schiffman will remain cordial and will do what's best for their daughters.
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