NEW YORK, NY – Singer Kelly Rowland left the NBC studio last week, reportedly due to her dissatisfaction with the dressing room she was provided. This caused her to miss her scheduled appearance as a co-host on the “Today with Hoda & Jenna” show. Host Hoda Kotb expressed her love and admiration for Rowland during Tuesday’s episode of the show, hoping to see her back as a guest.
Kotb also mentioned that when Rowland returns, she can share Kotb’s dressing room, emphasizing their desire to have her back on the show. The singer Rita Ora filled in for Rowland as Kotb’s co-host and received praise for her performance.
While Rowland’s departure remains a mystery, she appeared on the Sherri Shepherd show and reportedly had a positive experience, according to an Instagram comment from Shepherd. It is unclear whether Rowland will return to “Hoda & Jenna,” leaving the audience in suspense.
In the meantime, Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager jokingly agreed that Hager is not allowed to take a day off again until 2026 during Tuesday’s show.
The situation with Rowland’s sudden exit and Kotb’s comments on the show have sparked curiosity among fans, leaving many in anticipation of Rowland’s potential return to the talk show.