Hoda Kotb just warmed hearts across the internet with a charming behind-the-scenes moment that instantly went viral among “Today” show fans.
In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, December 4, the beloved NBC morning host revealed the adorable way she watched that day’s “Today” broadcast — not from the studio, but from the seat of an airplane. Kotb posted a photo of herself smiling on a Delta flight, where several passengers around her were tuned in to “Today” on their seat-back screens.
“I spy the @todayshow gang spreading holiday cheer!” Kotb captioned the image. “@delta tvs tuned in!!! @savannahguthrie @alroker @jennabhager @craigmelvinnbc @carsondaly I seeeee you!!!”
In the snapshot, two nearby passengers are seen watching the live broadcast, prompting fans to flood the comment section with excitement and affection.
Fans quickly reacted to Kotb’s unexpected selfie from the sky, calling the moment wholesome and sweet.
“So cute!!” one follower wrote.
Another joked, “The person beside you hit the jackpot seat!!!”
A third added, “First class business Delta, I see you Hoda! Lol.”
Even her “Today” cohost Savannah Guthrie chimed in, commenting:
“Love you and miss you ❤️.”
Followers also wished Kotb safe travels during the holiday season, sending messages like “Have a safe flight!!! Love you!”
Kotb’s photo was taken during a spirited holiday segment in which Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Carson Daly, and Jenna Bush Hager spread Christmas cheer throughout 30 Rockefeller Center. Inspired by the staff’s miniature office tree — affectionately called the “Tree on Three” — the group delivered small decorated trees to NBC colleagues throughout the building.
Their holiday stops included:
NBC 4 New York
NBC Pages
NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas
Kelly Clarkson’s 30 Rock office
In one funny exchange, Roker shouted to Tom Llamas,
“This is Christmas, Llamas!”
Clarkson revealed she had no decorations yet, telling the group, “I don’t have any, y’all. I’m so sad.” The hosts helped decorate her office before continuing their festive mission.
Kotb herself recently reunited with Guthrie and Roker to cohost the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 27.
Today airs weekdays at 7 a.m./6c on NBC.
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