LOS ANGELES, CA – Kelly Rowland, former member of Destiny’s Child and star of the new Tyler Perry film Mea Culpa, made headlines for reportedly walking out on a guest hosting gig on the Today show due to unsatisfactory dressing room accommodations. According to sources, this left host Hoda Kotb scrambling to find a replacement.
The 43-year-old singer was expected to fill in for Jenna Bush Hager during the fourth hour of the show, but reportedly left abruptly after finding the dressing rooms not up to par, leaving Kotb without a guest host for the 10 a.m. hour. DailyMail.com reached out to Rowland’s representatives for comment but has yet to receive a response.
Despite walking out on the show, Rowland did appear for an interview segment on her new project during the 8 a.m. hour. However, sources claim that she and her team were not happy with the accommodations and decided to pull her off the show, leaving Kotb in a difficult position.
Producers of the show reportedly offered Rowland several other options, including talent dressing rooms and larger makeup and hair areas, but she was not satisfied with any of the options provided. As a result, she and her team left the show, leaving Kotb to find a last-minute replacement in Rita Ora.
The incident sheds light on the challenging conditions faced by celebrities in the entertainment industry, particularly in terms of dressing room accommodations. It also raises questions about the expectations and standards that high-profile guests have when appearing on popular talk shows.
Rowland’s unexpected exit from the show has left fans and industry insiders surprised, as she is well-regarded within the industry. However, the incident also highlights the importance of ensuring that all guests, regardless of their status, are provided with appropriate and satisfactory accommodations when appearing on television shows.
The film Mea Culpa, in which Rowland stars as a criminal defense attorney, has been a significant project for the singer-turned-actress. The incident on the Today show has brought additional attention to the film, along with the challenges faced by celebrities in the entertainment industry.