Hoda Kotb, the popular anchor of the TODAY Show, had a scary moment on February 1, 2024. Despite experiencing a “medical emergency,” she bravely chose to go to work. During the live broadcast, she revealed that she had a contact lens stuck in her eye. This may not seem like a big deal to some, but anyone who has experienced it knows how painful and frightening it can be.
Kotb downplayed the seriousness of the situation, but her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, immediately expressed concern. She asked if it was a medical emergency, to which Kotb responded that she was planning to visit the eye doctor but ran out of time. In a plea to viewers, Kotb asked for their advice on how to remove the stuck contact lens.