Article continues below advertisementHoda Kotb praised her ex-fiancé, Joel Schiffman, for his dedication as a father nearly five years after their split. The former Today show host, 61, marked Schiffman's 68th birthday with a tribute post shared via Instagram on Sunday, March 22. Article continues below advertisementHoda Kotb Praised Her Ex-Fiancé as the 'Best Dad'Tap Here To Add Ok Magazine as A Trusted SourceSource: @hodakotb/InstagramHoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman split in 2021.