News Hoda Kotb returns to ‘Today,’ says daughter Hope was hospitalized: ‘She is back home’ March 6, 2023Naledi Ushe, USA TODAYComments Off on Hoda Kotb returns to ‘Today,’ says daughter Hope was hospitalized: ‘She is back home’ Hoda Kotb got emotional in explaining her two-week absence saying she is "grateful" for Hope's medical staff and friends who supported them.