Two months after her departure from the Today show, Hoda Kotb returned to the morning show via video message on Monday, March 10. Her appearance came in conjunction with the announcement of her new book,

Though she is no longer on 'Today,' Hoda Kotb remains a loyal fan and stays connected with her former co-hosts

Hoda Kotb appeared on the Today show, surprising viewers and maybe even a few of her co-stars. She departed as an anchor from NBC’s morning program earlier this year, after seven years as a main anchor and 18 years hosting Today’s fourth-hour program.