Former Today co-anchor Hoda Kotb surprised Al Roker and more during the NBC morning show's Feb. 28 broadcast to spice of the Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans less than two months after her exit.

Hoda Kotb may have left her Today cohosting position, but she’s still a friend of the show! The broadcaster made her return to the program during a surprise appearance on Friday, February 28, nearly two months after she left her cohosting job.

The 60-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer 18 years ago after discovering a lump. She underwent a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in March 2007. Kotb, who has remained cancer-free in the years since, recalls just how shocking the diagnosis was to hear.

Veteran NBC host Hoda Kotb moves on from Today, teasing fans with an exciting new venture alongside home renovation queen Joanna Gaines.

Hoda Kotb felt all the emotions during her farewell on the Today show on January 10, but the beloved TV host has “no FOMO” about her years-long run on the daytime talk show. “I have no FOMO, which is so funny because I knew 100 [percent].

Hoda Kotb has no regrets about her recent Today show exit. "I have no FOMO, which is so funny because I knew 100 [percent]. I don't have an ounce of it," Kotb, 60, exclusively told Us Weekly at Runway for Recovery's inaugural New York City fashion show at The Lighthouse,