'Today' host Hoda Kotb reunites with ex-fiance Joel Schiffman to celebrate Christmas with daughters

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As many celebrities come together to celebrate the Christmas holidays with their families, Hoda Kotb is joining in the festive spirit with a heartwarming reunion. The beloved TV host spent this Christmas with her ex-fiance Joel Schiffman and their daughters, Haley, 7, and Hope, 5. 

Kotb and Schiffman, who were engaged from 2019 to 2021 after meeting in 2013, shared a special moment during the holiday season. For context, Kotb was previously married to Burzis Kanga from 2005 to 2008. She adopted her daughter Haley in 2017.

Hoda Kotb celebrates Christmas with her daughters and ex Joel Schiffman

Hoda Kotb, the 'Today' host who is set to step away from the show, celebrated the holiday season with her daughters and ex-fiance Joel Schiffman. She shared several heartwarming posts on Instagram with her 2.6 million followers, capturing sweet moments with her children, Schiffman, her sister, and her mother.

In the first carousel post, Kotb shared a photo of her daughters Hope and Haley. The older one is seen kissing her, while the younger one leans on her chest, with Kotb wearing a big smile.

The second image shows a lovely family photo, featuring Kotb, her sister, her mother, and the two little ones, all smiling and wearing matching pajamas with white tops featuring animated cherries and red, black, and white checked bottoms.

The third picture featured Kotb, Schiffman, and the children, with a Christmas tree and gifts in the background. The next carousel included two pictures: one of the adults watching football with the caption, "Time stamp: 3.20 still in Christmas jammies," and another of Kotb standing near the television, beaming with joy.

The final post of the celebration captures the family enjoying dinner together. One picture shows Kotb, her children, sister, mother, and Schiffman in the dining room, with a caption, "5:55 PM dinner time—still in Christmas jammies!!"

Hod Kotb's fans adore her family reunion during Christmas

Within a day of sharing the photos on Instagram, Hoda Kotb's posts garnered thousands of likes and comments, with fans adoring the family's exchange of love during the holiday season.

One fan stated, "I make it my goal to stay in my jammies all Christmas Day, it really is the only day of the year that I do!! Happy day to you all!!" 

Another fan noted, "Merry Christmas I wish I was part of your wonderful family, but it’s great to see Joel there too." 

A person on Instagram said, "Good for you guys!!! The best! My family too!🙏🏽😂🫶🏽✨♥️🎄🙌🏽👌🏽." 

A fan of Kotb said, "This is co-parenting at its finest! Wish other parents could be so sensitive to their children’s feelings." 

A netizen wrote, "I love seeing your family together. You and Joel are doing it right." 

One person remarked, "So nice to see dad share Christmas with his girls too. Merry Christmas." Another individual added, "Aww I am so happy Joel and Hoda are back together! Merry Christmas🎄."

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