Hoda Kotb’s Today co-host Jenna Bush Hager has confirmed she is still single and “looking for the one,” just weeks after she gushed about going on a third date with a mystery man.
Last month, Hoda, 59, revealed she had gone on her first date in two years since splitting from her ex-fiancé, financier Joel Schiffman, but stressed that she doesn’t use dating apps because she wants to avoid “weirdos.” “.
During Tuesday’s episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna, Jenna attempted to clear up some confusion over the identity of a man who had been mistaken for one of Hoda’s potential love interests, revealing that he was actually her driver, not her boyfriend.
The confusion arose after Hoda mentioned the man, Eddie, during a conversation about baseball, leading some fans to assume she was referring to a romantic partner.
“Wait, we should say… Eddie takes you… people thought he was your boyfriend for a minute,” Jenna, 42, said, as Hoda laughed and responded, “No, no!”
Hoda Kotb has apparently confirmed that she is still single and ‘looking for the one’
Fans thought Hoda had a new boyfriend when she posted this selfie of her with her driver Eddie last week.
Hoda’s Today co-host Jenna Bush Hager emphasized to viewers that Eddie is not her “romantic” partner.
The 59-year-old was previously engaged to financier Joel Schiffman, but the couple split in January 2022.
Jenna continued: ‘No, they did! And I saw it yesterday and I thought, “What’s up, Eddie?” and he said, “Can you believe it?”
‘Eddie, do you love him?’ Jenna added when Hoda responded, “I love Eddie so much, I’ve worked with him for many years and I call him my Eddie,” while Jenna emphasized, “He’s your Eddie, but that doesn’t mean he’s your romantic Eddie.” ‘
Seeming to confirm that Hoda is still single, Jenna then added, “Any of you who thought you found the one are still looking,” as Hoda nervously laughed.
Jenna’s comments come just weeks after Hoda exclusively told DailyMail.com that she had a third date scheduled with the same man one of her friends had set her up with.
Speaking in 2024 Hudson River Park Friends Playground During the committee luncheon in Manhattan on March 8, Hoda admitted that she didn’t feel nervous about dating and chooses not to use dating apps like Tinder to avoid “weirdos.”
Sharing some dating advice, the giddy mother of two said: “Listen, you have to find someone to help you because that’s the beginning, but someone you trust enough even if you’ve only known them for a few.” . months, so what?
“I think a setup is great because at least there are no weirdos to look out for in a setup. And if someone has recommended someone, there is more investment.”
When asked about online dating apps, Hoda quickly responded, “I don’t do that!” before continuing: ‘I feel like there are so many options now and dating is so weird. It’s like, “I don’t want that, I want that,” but I think once you’ve been on a couple of dates [with someone] and there is some traction…’
Hoda, who was honored at the New York City event alongside businesswoman María Dueñas Jacobs, also admitted that she wasn’t nervous about attending both of her appointments.
The mother of two admitted that she loves her driver “very much” and even calls him “my Eddie.”
Hoda pictured at the 2024 Hudson River Park Playground Committee luncheon last month, where she spoke to DailyMail.com about dating.
The Today host is mother to daughters Haley and Hope with ex-fiancé Joel.
‘You know what’s funny, I didn’t do it on this date and I think it’s because that’s exactly who I am. I thought, “What am I doing? Who cares? I’ll eat a steak if I’m hungry!” Be you and if it works, it works, and if not, at least it’s you!’
Hoda left fans wondering if Eddie was her mystery man when she shared a cute selfie of them on Instagram last week.
The TV star and her personal driver were grinning from ear to ear in the sweet snap as they stood together on the sidewalk, and Hoda simply captioned it: ‘This is my Eddie!’
Hoda’s 2.4 million followers immediately jumped to conclusions and commented on the photo when one person wrote: ‘Hi Eddie!!! Enjoy every moment with your beautiful Hoda!!!’
‘Eddie, is that your new boo?’ asked another fan, while someone else commented: ‘Hoda, I’m so happy for you. Good luck with your future.
And a fourth person added: ‘It must be amazing if you’re with him! What a lucky man!
Hoda was in a relationship with her ex Joel for eight years and the couple were engaged for two before that. she announced their separation on the Today show in January 2022.