Hoda Kotb calls ex-fiance 'the best dad'

Hoda Kotb calls ex-fiance 'the best dad' Hoda Kotb and her ex-fiance Joel Schiffman announced their split in January 2022. 23 March 2026 Hoda Kotb has declared her ex-fiance Joel Schiffman as "the best dad". Hoda Kotb, Joel Schiffman and their children / (C) Instagram The couple - who adopted daughters Haley, eight, and Hope, six, in 2017 and 2019, respectively - have maintained a close, friendly relationship since their split in 2022, and Hoda proved that again on Sunday (22.03.26) with a sweet Instagram upload of the foursome celebrating his birthday.