It’s not like something happened.

And I feel like ours was meant to be there for a season."

The couple had planned a beach wedding for 2020, but the pandemic cut those plans short.

Hoda Kotb smiling

He’s a really kind and loving person," she told Hager.

“And I feel privileged to have spent eight years with him.”

Kotb vowed that they would both be devoted to their young daughters, Haley and Hope.

Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford posing

As usual you did it with grace and kindness.

I love you."

As one fan said, “Two lovely, classy ladies.

Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford smiling

I miss their chemistry together.”

Still, other fans think that Kotb should have kept her personal life to herself.

“If you want privacy, don’t make it public, for Heaven’s sake!”

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb posing together

Said another, “I’m glad Hoda made a statement, but now she needs privacy!

Leave it alone!!”

Let it be private!

This is not a photo opportunity.

I’m really disappointed in Today!"

I said, I feel like every good thing in my life happened after she and I met."

The hosting pair were on the air together for 11 years.

Outside of working together, Kotb and Gifford have become close friends, perHello!

Throughout their years on the show, the pair often praised one another.

Birthday celebrations were a big deal, with Gifford giving this heartfelt message on Kotb’s birthday.

Happy Birthday, Hoda-woman," as they toasted with glasses of wine.

They share a special bond.

According toPeople, Hoda Kotb recently gushed that her bestie is currently in love.

She continued, “She’s doing all the things she enjoys.”

Don’t worry, Kotb didn’t spill the beans about her friend’s relationship without her consent.

These two have a special bond.