TODAY fans have witnessed an emotional moment between hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb during Friday’s show.
The tearful interaction has arrived amid the pair’s rumored feud, as they bonded together to wish a co-worker farewell.
Longtime NBC News correspondent Pete Williams is retiring, and his Today show colleagues gave him a touching send-off in the latest broadcast.
The team first shared with him a pre-taped segment featuring many at NBC wishing him the best and letting him know just how “irreplaceable” he is.
“We raise a glass to you, Pete,” Savannah told him after the video ended and the show returned to a live look at the hosts.
The retiring correspondent looked emotional as he slapped a hand to his heart in response to the sweet tribute.
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Savannah then asked him: “How are you feeling on this day, Pete?”
Before he could answer, she told him as she got all choked up: “I know we’re just a basket case. We’re a muddle of tears. Because there’s no life without you.”
During the whole segment, Savannah and Hoda sat next to one another on the couch on set, holding up their glasses of champagne, and getting emotional over their colleague departing.
Fans were shocked to see them appearing to put their rumored feud aside to have this tender moment live on the show.
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“You have our hearts, and you have our respect,” Savannah added to Pete during the segment.
Hoda added before the send-off ended: “Love you, Pete!”
Fans were surprised to see the hosts seemingly getting along much better during Friday’s show.
One viewer tweeted: “Hoda & Savannah are a tad more civil today!”
Another said: “Good to see you two are getting along.”
Others wondered what’s been “happening” between the two hosts and wanted more details on their seemingly hot-and-cold friendship.
Just a day ago, viewers were blasting Savannah and Hoda for acting like “squabbling children” amid their rumored feud.
One annoyed fan asked amid the hosts’ rumored feud: “What’s up with the eat s*** looks on @hodakotb face and side eyes at @SavannahGuthrie?”
Another blasted both women, writing: “Not really sure what the issue is with Hoda & Savannah but you ladies are adults, not squabbling children.
“Get back to the normal Today family vibe or I’m switching to GMA-you ladies are better than what is coming through on TV!”
A third asked: “Why are Savannah and Hoda scowling so much today?
“Their faces are pinched looking, and they are not their usual [cheery] selves.”
Even though Savannah and Hoda appear friendly toward each other on TV, a source close to production recently revealed to The Sun that the co-hosts secretly “can’t stand each other.”
The insider added that Savannah “thinks of herself as a real news person,” while Hoda is seen as “the lightweight that drank wine with Kathy Lee Gifford.”
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Amid the alleged feud, fans have even been threatening to boycott the morning show unless Savannah is either let go or changes her behavior, as many have accused her of being the main issue.
Many fans have pointed out that whether she is on with Hoda or other co-hosts, Savannah seems to have the same “rude” behavior toward everyone, and they want her “fired” from the show.
