While the romance was relatively short-lived, Kathie Lee remembered it fondly.

“I went out with friends to a club to hear my favorite band down there.

And then he just disappeared into the crowd.

Kathie Lee Gifford attending an event

And then, you know, a couple weeks later, same band, so we danced again.

And then we just went out a couple times.

It was fun because I hadn’t been on a date in 33 years” (viaToday).

Kathie Lee Gifford attending an event

… And I said ‘so far.’

I was kind of surprised by my answer because it was like optimistic, so far."

That optimism seems to have served her well.

I’m just so grateful."