"Y'all have so much fun without me!" Hoda Kotb said as she wished a happy Mardi Gras to the hosts of "Today's 3rd Hour."

The former co-anchor made a special video appearance on the '3rd Hour of Today' to greet Craig Melvin, Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer as they visited her 'second home' of New OrleansHoda Kotb can’t stay away from her friends at the Today show.

"A special start to a special show 💜💛💚 the 3rd Hour of TODAY is LIVE from New Orleans!!" an update from Today's Instagram account read. In the accompanying video, a color

Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer take a whirlwind tour of New Orleans to get a taste of all the fun the Big Easy has to offer. Pitstops include eating crawfish, a visit to a haunted house and drinking a classic local cocktail.

Hoda Kotb, beloved TV personality, stunned viewers with her return on 'Today' after announcing her departure next year. Kotb, 60, plans to explore new adventures and dedicate more time to her children.

Al Roker recently joined his 'Today' co-anchors Craig Melvin and Savannah Sellers in a lighthearted debate about generational labels

In September 2024, Kotb shared that she is planning to exit the morning show 'Today'. She made an announcement about her plans on the show, adding that she would be the co-anchor of the program into early 2025.

Al Roker revealed his boy band aspirations after one of the most popular groups of its kind visited the Today show earlier this week.The weather correspondent was in the building when the Backstreet Boys stopped by to perform some music and chat with a few of the NBC morning news show’s hosts.

It's been a month and a half since Craig Melvin stepped in as the co-anchor of NBC's Today alongside Savannah Guthrie. Craig, 45, replaced longtime anchor Hoda Kotb, who left Today after 17 years with the network and is now enjoying a suburban life with her two young daughters.

Al Roker, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer are down in the Big Easy to celebrate Mardi Gras and hold a special Taste of New Orleans event with TODAY Food. (Sponsored by New Orleans & Company) Macron: Eur

Hoda Kotb's surprise appearance on the Today Show for the New Orleans special episode made her feel left out - see details.

Show looked a little different on Tuesday morning as Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin were missing from their usual spots behind the desk. The duo, who were also absent from Monday's program, were replaced by Sunday host Willie Geist and Saturday co-anchor Laura Jarrett.