Ali Wong is still trying to play matchmaker between Hoda Kotb and comedian Eric André, but there is one problem: despite his apparent interest, André has never contacted the Today host. During Kotb’s recent appearance on the show in mid-November, Wong revealed that André continues to mention her whenever they text.
Ali Wong says Eric keeps asking about Hoda despite never contacting her
The conversation began when Jenna Bush Hager reminded Wong that she had previously tried to set up Kotb with André. Wong then asked Kotb whether she was still single and whether the comedian had finally reached out.
Kotb appeared confused, responding, “He doesn’t have my number! Who is he again? I don’t remember.”
After a picture of André appeared on screen, Wong described his unconventional comedy career and reminded Kotb that he had once dressed up as her for Halloween. Although she joked that the costume did not do the host justice, Kotb seemed amused, saying, “But I do own that dress for sure.”
Ali Wong then explained why she believed André was interested in Kotb. “I don’t know if he thinks he has a chance with you, but when I text with him, I’m like, ‘What are you looking for?’ … And then he just responds in capital letters, ‘H.O.D.A.’”
Following the revelation, Kotb appeared open to the possibility, telling Bush Hager, “[Bush Hager] said to be brave, so I need to go on a date with him.”
This isn’t the first time Wong has attempted to bring the two together. According to People, back in 2024, she told Kotb that André was “like obsessed with you” and explained that the comedian had named Hoda as his type when asked about his dating preferences.
Kotb has been single since announcing her separation from former fiancé Joel Schiffman in 2022. The two share daughters Haley, 9, and Hope, 7. Meanwhile, André previously dated Rosario Dawson and has also been linked to Emily Ratajkowski.
