Speculation has been mounting about a potential romance between Hoda Kotb and Kevin Costner since the Yellowstone star’s appearance on the Today show last month. Fans have been eagerly shipping the pair, and now Hoda has playfully addressed the rumors, revealing she is open to the idea of dating the actor.
During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Hoda was asked if she had ‘connected’ with Kevin following his interview on her show. With a mischievous tone and a smirk, the 59-year-old host replied, ‘Well, if the viewers want it!’ leaving the audience in stitches.
The exchange began when a fan called in to ask Hoda about the viewers’ interest in a potential relationship between her and the 69-year-old actor. Host Andy Cohen elaborated, saying, ‘The viewers want the two of you to be together.’ A surprised Hoda replied, ‘Wait, what!? I have never, ever heard that, not one time.’
Speculation has been mounting about a potential romance between Hoda Kotb and Kevin Costner.
Her co-host, Savannah Guthrie, who was also a guest on the show, chimed in, ‘Well, you’ve heard it now. Are we doing it?’ to which Hoda playfully reiterated her initial response, ‘Well, if the viewers want it! I’ve never heard that.’
Hoda further addressed the rumors on the latest episode of Hoda & Jenna, where her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, revealed that people had been approaching her on the streets, suggesting she set up Hoda and Kevin. ‘I’m telling you, people were like, ‘You should set up Hoda and Kevin Costner.’ And I was like, wow, I didn’t realize they were flirting behind my back,’ Jenna said.
However, Hoda insisted there was no flirting between her and Kevin, and a montage of their seemingly flirtatious moments was played, set to romantic jazz music. ‘You all are ridiculous! The slow-moing and the music really help,’ Hoda joked.
Hoda playfully addressed the dating rumors and expressed her openness to the idea.
Andy Cohen revealed that viewers were ‘shipping’ the pair and wanted them to be together.
Jenna also pointed out that Kevin is currently single, to which Hoda replied that the actor had been linked to singer Jewel. However, Jenna insisted that Kevin had denied the rumors, stating that they were just friends.
The speculation about a potential romance between Hoda and Kevin began after the actor appeared on Hoda & Jenna last month to promote his film Horizon. Fans noticed a spark between the two and took to social media to express their support for a potential relationship.
Hoda and Jenna addressed the dating rumors on their show, Hoda & Jenna.
The Hoda & Jenna Instagram account posted a video of Kevin showing the hosts a photo of his dog, and fans couldn’t help but comment on the chemistry between Hoda and Kevin. ‘Kevin and Hoda should date! They look cute together,’ one fan wrote, while another commented, ‘Hoda single and Kevin single…’
Hoda was previously engaged to Joel Schiffman, with whom she shares two daughters, Hope Catherine and Haley Joy. The couple called off their engagement in 2022. She was also married to Burzis Kanga from 2005 to 2008.
Recently, Hoda revealed that she is open to the idea of dating and is ‘in the process’ of being set up with a new man. She shared that she prefers not to use dating apps and instead relies on introductions from friends.
Jenna Bush Hager supported the idea of a potential romance between Hoda and Kevin.
As for Kevin, he is currently single following his divorce from Christine Baumgartner. The actor has been linked to singer Jewel, but he has denied the rumors, insisting that they are just friends.
With fans and co-hosts alike rooting for a potential romance between Hoda and Kevin, only time will tell if the pair will give the people what they want and take their relationship beyond the small screen.