Kathie Lee Gifford’s recent surprise on a “Today with Jenna & Friends” episode was more of a shock to fans. On Jan. 10, Gifford appeared on the ...

Today, Kathie Lee Gifford is sending off her old pal. During Hoda Kotb’s last episode of “Today with Hoda & Jenna” on Friday, the journalist got a surprise visit from her former co-host.

And fittingly, her former cohost Kathie Lee Gifford was the one to do it ... However, just seconds later, the 71-year-old appeared in the studio, greeting her former cohost with a hug.

In early 2008, TV host Kathie Lee Gifford replaced Ann Curry and Natalie ... Hoda celebrated turning 60 years old, with country bands Little Big Town and Sugarland performing.

Kathie Lee Gifford’s recent surprise on a “Today ... Closer Weekly reported last month that the 71-year-old was done with plastic surgery after years of having work done due to the pressure ...

Now, Jenna begins her “dating era” as new co-hosts — including celebrities, comedians, fellow anchors and friends of the show ...

She added that she wanted to dedicate more time to her daughters, 8-year-old Haley and 5-year-old ... hour of the “Today” show with Kathie Lee Gifford in 2008. After NBC fired Matt Lauer ...

She hugs multiple colleagues, takes photos with excited visitors ... Jenna was promoted to a full-time co-host role in 2019 when Kathie Lee Gifford departed “Kathie Lee & Hoda.” ...