Hoda Kotb Shares Reason Why She and Fiancé Joel Schiffman Broke Up

In a candid revelation, Hoda Kotb, the beloved co-host of "Today,"

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Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman’s relationship was widely admired

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According to Kotb, the primary issue was their growing apart and evolving at different paces.

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