In a new Instagram post over the weekend, Kotb seemingly put an end to the gossip once and for all, with a sweet photo of the two women sharing a friendly embrace. The photo—which shows Kotb, 58, and Guthrie, 50, with their arms around each other—appeared to be a subtle message to let the world know their friendship is definitely still in tact. The Emmy-winner claimed to be posting the photo “just because,” while she also wrote, “Thank you!!! It was absolutely perfect !! Xoxoox,” potentially in reference to Guthrie’s birthday tribute to her last week. The Princesses Wear Pants co-author took to the comments to reciprocate the love, telling Kotb, “love you mostest 😍.” Rumors have been circling around Guthrie and Kotb following reports that the NBC broadcasters are “very tense around each other,” due to an alleged “underlying competitiveness,” Page Six reported. Despite the outlet’s claims that Guthrie and Kotb only “pretend to be best friends,” the daytime TV stars have all but confirmed that the rumors aren’t at all true. Last week, Guthrie wished Kotb a happy birthday on Instagram, calling her the “sunshine” of their show, while Kotb responded in the comments, writing: “Love u my girl xoxox.” Additionally, a Today show insider previously told Good Housekeeping that the hovering rumors were “not based in reality.” “Savannah and Hoda have blazed a trail by supporting one another and other women. It’s disappointing that a manufactured ‘feud’ is what generates clickbait instead of their achievements,” the source claimed, according to the outlet. More News: Katie Couric Tries Out the Hydrangea TikTok Hack Ezra Miller Speaks Out on Seeking Treatment for ‘Complex Mental Health Issues’ Dolly Parton Wishes She Could Have Performed With This Late Icon
