Comedian Ali Wong Thinks Eric André Could Be Hoda Kotb's Prince Charming

Let me tell you a little story. Comedian Ali Wong, the hilarious talent behind shows like Always Be My Maybe, thinks she’s found the ideal guy for Today host Hoda Kotb. And guess who that lucky guy is? None other than her hilarious pal, Eric André.

During an appearance on Today With Hoda and Jenna on October 10, Ali, who’s 42 years old, dropped the bombshell. “Eric André is, like, totally obsessed with you,” she told Hoda, who turned 60 this year. Can you imagine? This guy has been mooning over Hoda without even realizing it!

Eric André's Love for Hoda Kotb: A Costume Tells the Tale

Now here’s where it gets interesting. Ali didn’t just stop at words—she pulled out some proof. She showed Hoda several photos of Eric André, including one where he dressed up as Hoda herself for Halloween. Picture this: Eric, 41, sporting a wig that mimics Hoda’s iconic hairstyle and wearing a purple dress eerily similar to one Hoda had worn before. Talk about dedication!

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“Look at this,” Ali said, pointing to the picture. “It’s a total homage to you. Is this the first time you’ve seen it?” Hoda was clearly taken aback, and so was Jenna Bush Hager, her cohost. Jenna, who’s 42 herself, couldn’t help but ask Ali for more details about why Eric chose to dress as Hoda for Halloween.

Ali’s response? Pure gold. “He loves Hoda,” she explained. “When I asked him about his type, he said ‘Hoda Kotb.’ I think he just means ‘Hoda’ because, you know, you’re in that mononym status—like, one name, one person. Iconic!”

Hoda Kotb's Love Life: A Recent Chapter Closed

Of course, this isn’t the first time Hoda’s love life has been in the spotlight. Back in 2022, Hoda and her former fiancé, Joel Schiffman, called it quits after several years together. They started dating in 2013 but didn’t go public until 2015. Joel proposed in November 2019, but by January 31, 2022, Hoda announced on air that they had decided to part ways.

Earlier this year, Hoda opened up about what went wrong in her relationship with Joel. On August 13, during a guest appearance on The Jamie Kern Lima Show, she shared her thoughts. “Joel is one of the best people I know, and he really is a great human being,” she said. “And I feel like I’m a pretty great human being, but sometimes two great human beings together isn’t quite enough to make it work.”

She added, “It became hard for us to stay in sync. A lot of people are probably in these situations—one person’s growing, or one person wants it this way, and one person wants it that way.”

Is Hoda Ready for Love Again?

While Hoda has gone on a few dates since her split with Joel, her cohosts, including Jenna, have taken a step back from playing matchmaker. According to an insider who spoke exclusively to Closer on September 22, “Too many NBC folks have been burned trying to find Hoda a man, and now they know better. When you set up two friends and it works out, you’re the hero, but when things fall apart, suddenly you’re the villain.”