Hoda Kotb made the most of her brief return to the Today show by sharing an emotional moment with Sheinelle Jones.

Kotb, 61, appeared on the Tuesday, September 9, broadcast to celebrate a local PE teacher with a workout on the show’s plaza in New York City. Joining her former colleagues outside, Kotb gave Jones, 47, a big hug.

“I just said to Sheinelle, she’s changing lives just by being exactly who she is,” Kotb said before referencing Jones’ recent sit-down with Savannah Guthrie about the death of her husband, Uche Ojeh. “Three of my friends called immediately after you guys were talking and said that they felt forever changed after listening to that conversation.”

She reminded Jones, “You don’t have to make any effort. Just be and you’re doing what you’re doing. I love you.”

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