TODAY star Hoda Kotb posted a heartwarming tribute of hugs and kisses on her co-star Savannah Guthrie’s Instagram account.
The touching news comes as rumors continue to swirl that Kotb and Guthrie hate each other off-screen.
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Guthrie, 50, shared a heartwarming clip of her accompanying singer Maren Morris to a blind fan named Lily in the audience.
Kotb, 57, wrote in the comments section: “So cute xoxox.”
It has been rumored for months that Kotb and Guthrie are involved in a feud.
An insider close to production on the Today Show told The Sun: “Savannah is the boss. After Matt Lauer was ousted, Savannah took over and she really wanted Willy Geist in Hoda’s role, but his ratings just weren’t up to the station’s standards.
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“Hoda maneuvered Savannah out and got the spot.”
The source claimed that Guthrie “considers himself a real news person,” while Kotb is considered “a lightweight.”
The pair appeared to have an awkward encounter on the air on July 15 during a cooking segment.
They teamed up with cookbook author Elizabeth Heiskell.
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While the female hosts tried to help in the kitchen, both Al Roker and Craig Melvin sat at a table along with three Yankees players Gerrit Cole, Jose Trevino and Anthony Rizzo.
They were invited to taste some of the food in front of the camera.
But fans claimed the segment had become awkward.
As the chef spoke and Guthrie was mixing a salad, Kotb walked over to the table and asked, “Wait—are we done?”
Guthrie replied: “Yes, it is. Keep going. We’ll just move on, we don’t have time for all of this.”
CO-STARS ‘FEUD’
Viewers could hear Kotb laughing nervously in the background as a close-up camera shot showed Guthrie continuing to mix the salad.
Kotb appeared to snub Guthrie during an on-air broadcast of the Today Show on July 17 – days after the awkward moment during the cooking segment.
The alleged snub came as they welcomed singer Lizzo as a musical guest.
Kotb grabbed Lizzo’s hand and led her into the packed crowd where she met her fans.
But viewers noted that she wasn’t waiting for Guthrie to join them.
Guthrie followed Kotb and Lizzo down the stairs alongside co-hosts Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer.
Guthrie appears to be flaunting her friendship with fellow co-star Jenna Bush Hager on her Instagram channel.
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A source claimed, “Jenna and Savannah are best friends and they ice Hoda.”
Jenna is the daughter of former US President George W. Bush.
Viewers ripped up the morning show because they appeared to be crowding Guthrie and Kotb.
Fans seem to have noticed some tension while the couple was on the air.
One angry Twitter user accused the producers of forcing Guthrie and Kotb together “like siamese twins.”
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Fans have predicted either Guthrie or Kotb will soon be axed from the show amid the off-screen drama.
However, some viewers believe both stars should be fired.
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