The dressing room drama that unfolded on the Today show with Kelly Rowland has left fans and viewers scratching their heads, wondering what really went down behind the scenes. The 43-year-old entertainer’s unexpected departure and the subsequent appearance of Rita Ora as the guest host raised eyebrows, prompting sources to spill the tea on what might have led to this unexpected turn of events.
According to insiders speaking to Page Six, Kelly Rowland and her team were less than thrilled with the dressing room assigned to them. The sources claimed, “Kelly and her team were not happy. They did not like the dressing room, so they decided to pull her off the show, leaving [Hoda] without a guest host for the 10 a.m. hour.” Apparently, attempts were made to secure a different dressing room, but it was allegedly occupied by none other than Jennifer Lopez.
Amidst the swirling rumors, Kelly Rowland’s longtime representative, Yvette Noel-Schure, stepped in to address the situation, offering a glimpse into the entertainer’s character. In a statement to Entertainment Tonight, Yvette shared, “After 28 years of knowing her, Kelly Rowland remains one of the kindest, most amiable humans I have ever met and have had the blessing to represent.” The statement echoed the sentiment that Kelly’s character has been consistently positive throughout her career.
As the saga unfolded, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager took to the Today show to address the viral drama. In a live statement, Hoda expressed her admiration for Kelly, stating, “I just want to say this: I have great love and admiration for Kelly Rowland. I adore her, and I want her to come back on our show, and I want her to host again.” Jenna chimed in, welcoming Kelly back any time, emphasizing, “She’s the best.”
Hoda, perhaps shedding some light on the root cause of the abrupt departure, hinted at the dressing room being a factor. “Of course she is, of course she is! She can share my dressing room! We’ll be in it together!” Hoda playfully added, offering a solution to the apparent dressing room dilemma.
The entire episode has left fans intrigued and curious about the dynamics at play during that fateful day on the Today show set. The unexpected twists and turns, coupled with the genuine desire from the hosts to have Kelly Rowland back, only add to the mystery. As viewers eagerly await more details or perhaps a comeback appearance from Kelly, the dressing room drama has undeniably become a moment in pop culture that will be remembered and dissected for days to come.
