HOUSTON, TEXAS – Hoda Kotb, former co-host of the “Today” show, shared an update on her former colleague Kathie Lee Gifford during Wednesday’s episode of “Today with Hoda and Jenna.” Kotb expressed that Gifford is “living her best life” in Nashville and pursuing her passion for music.
Kotb’s update came after she showcased a new song written by Gifford. She gushed about Gifford’s happiness, mentioning her adorable grandchildren and the joy she finds in creating music.
Although Gifford left the talk show nearly five years ago, she has remained active on social media, regularly sharing updates about her personal life. Recently, Gifford celebrated the birth of her third grandchild, Ford, in November.
Gifford became a grandmother in 2022 when her son Cody Gifford and daughter-in-law Erika Brown welcomed their first child, Frankie. The couple named their son after Gifford’s late husband, Frank Gifford. Additionally, Gifford’s daughter Cassidy Gifford gave birth to a son named Finn in June 2023.
Apart from her role as a grandmother, Gifford uses social media platforms to share Bible study videos, throwback moments from her television career, and her life in Nashville.
Although Gifford has been open about various aspects of her life, she has kept her romantic relationship with Richard Spitz private, with no public photos together. Gifford and Spitz were first photographed as a couple in March 2023 during a walk in Franklin, Tennessee.
Gifford’s professional career has spanned several decades, from her singing career in the 1980s to her time as a correspondent on “Good Morning America.” She rose to fame co-hosting the popular morning show “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” alongside Regis Philbin.
After a brief hiatus, Gifford joined “Today with Kathie Lee and Hoda” in 2008, where she worked with Kotb for 11 years. Gifford stepped down from the show in 2019, and Jenna Bush Hager took her place.
In conclusion, Hoda Kotb revealed that Kathie Lee Gifford is enjoying her life in Nashville, pursuing her love of music and cherishing time with her grandchildren. Gifford has found fulfillment after her departure from the “Today” show, and she frequently shares updates on social media.