Comedian Ali Wong has her sights set on finding Hoda Kotb the perfect match—and she thinks she knows just the guy: comedian Eric André. During an appearance on Today with Hoda & Jenna, Wong, 42, eagerly suggested André as a potential suitor for Kotb.
Wong revealed André’s admiration for Kotb, playfully asking if the Today show host was familiar with his work. “Eric André is, like, obsessed with you,” she told Kotb, showing a series of photos of the comedian, including a Halloween costume where André dressed as Kotb in a light brown wig and purple dress. “That’s an homage to you!” Wong said, as Kotb and her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, laughed in surprise.
When Bush Hager inquired about why Kotb was the muse behind André’s costume, Wong explained, “Because he loves Hoda. I asked him about his type, and he said, ‘Hoda Kotb.’” Wong added, “I think he just said ‘Hoda,’ because you’re in that mononym status, like Madonna or Cher.”
Kotb was visibly taken aback by the revelation, admitting she had no idea about André’s admiration. Bush Hager chimed in, supporting the potential pairing, saying, “Let’s talk after this!”
Kotb, who was previously engaged to financier Joel Schiffman, parted ways with him in 2022 after an eight-year relationship. In a March interview with PEOPLE, Kotb shared her new approach to dating, emphasizing the importance of authenticity. “I just decide before every date, I’m gonna be exactly who I am,” she said. “I’m not gonna pretend. I’m gonna eat what I would normally and not get a salad. I want to be myself, so he knows this is me.”
With Wong’s matchmaking efforts, it remains to be seen if Kotb and André will indeed hit it off, but her Today show family seems excited to see where this playful setup might lead.
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