TRUTH HURTS
TODAY'S Hoda Kotb has snubbed co-host Savannah Guthrie on-air amid rumors that the pair are feuding off-camera.
The talk show host may have indicated her true feelings for her co-host during Monday morning's broadcast.
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During the first hour of the NBC show, the ladies welcomed Lizzo as the musical guest who performed on the outdoor stage as part of the Citi Summer Concert Series.
At one point, Hoda, 57, excitedly grabbed Lizzo's hand and guided her into the packed crowd to greet her fans.
While the children's book author had her moment with Lizzo, viewers noticed she didn't wait for her co-host, Savannah, to join them.
Savannah, 50, followed them down the stairs with their co-anchors, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer, though Hoda seemed to hurry Lizzo along, leaving them behind.
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The snub comes amid reports that the pair are not the close friends that they appear to be on-screen.
A source close to production on the Today Show exclusively told The Sun that despite their sunny dispositions towards each other on TV, behind the scenes, Savannah and Hoda secretly "can't stand each other."
"Savannah is the boss. After Matt Lauer was ousted, Savannah grabbed power, and she really wanted Willy Geist in Hoda's role, but his ratings were just not up to par for the network."
"Hoda out maneuvered Savannah and got the spot," the insider said.
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Beyond that, the source 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."
FEUDING FRIENDS
"Savannah was the White House correspondent before getting the host job, which also explains her love for Jenna since her father was president," the insider shared.
Jenna Bush Hager's father is George W. Bush.
While Jenna is Hoda's co-host, the source said she plays both sides between the women.
"Jenna and Savannah are the best of friends, and they ice Hoda out.
"Jenna landed the best job on TV with zero experience- no one works people better than Jenna.
"She’s a master at playing the game," the insider added.
The Today Show has not responded to The Sun's request for comment.
EMOTIONAL MOMENT
During a celebration for the show at The Paley Center last month, Savannah - who shared duties with former Today show anchor Matt prior to the 64-year-old's firing - spoke about Hoda coming in as his replacement.
"All I know was in that moment, it felt like I could drown if Hoda hadn’t reached down and grabbed my hand.
"I will always say she saved the show full stop. And holding hands with her and being like, 'We’re going to do this together,' meant everything to me. I don’t think I had the confidence by myself," Savannah said.
The mom-of-two's kind words didn't end there as she continued to praise Hoda and the tight relationship they shared.
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"It’s wonderful to have a female partnership, but to me, to have this friend and cheerleader and partner, and I really feel that from her, and I hope we share that.
"It’s incredible. I always say, 'I’ll hold my hands and close my eyes and go anywhere with you.' I would."
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