In an unexpected turn of events on February 15, the Today show’s 10 a.m. hour found itself in the midst of a host switcheroo, leaving viewers curious about what transpired behind the scenes. The anticipated guest co-host, Kelly Rowland, initially graced the 8 a.m. hour of the show and was slated to continue her hosting duties alongside Hoda Kotb in the fourth hour. However, when the clock struck 10 a.m., it was not Kelly but rather Rita Ora who assumed the co-hosting role, leaving audiences puzzled and eager for an explanation.
Rita Ora, quick to address the sudden change, took to Instagram the following day to shed some light on the situation. Accompanied by several photos from her impromptu co-hosting gig, she shared, “Well, this happened! We had two minutes to prepare ahhh, thank you @hodaandjenna for asking me to co-host the show. Everyone was so lovely and kind, I had SO much fun doing it!! 💗💗💗 Love to everyone that tuned in, maybe we should do more??!!!” The singer’s enthusiasm for the unexpected opportunity was palpable, leaving fans wondering about the circumstances that led to this last-minute switch.
Behind the scenes, whispers circulated, with sources divulging to Page Six about a purported dressing room debacle that may have prompted Kelly Rowland’s exit from the show. According to the insider information, Kelly and her team were dissatisfied with the provided dressing room, leading them to make a decision that sent shockwaves through the production. “Kelly and her team were not happy,” the sources disclosed. “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.”
Adding to the drama, it was reported that Kelly’s team requested an alternative dressing room, only to discover that the desired space was already occupied by none other than Jennifer Lopez. The dressing room debacle, it seems, played a pivotal role in the unexpected switch-up, leaving the show’s producers scrambling to find a replacement co-host on short notice.
As of now, a veil of silence surrounds the incident, with neither the Today show nor Kelly Rowland officially addressing the situation. The lingering mystery and unanswered questions only serve to heighten the intrigue, leaving viewers eager to learn more about the backstage happenings that led to the unexpected co-host swap on that eventful morning. The show must go on, but the behind-the-scenes tale remains shrouded in curiosity, prompting speculation about what truly unfolded during the Today show’s hosting shuffle.
