TODAY host Hoda Kotb has broken her silence on the reason behind her split from Joel Schiffman. 5 Hoda Kotb has broken her silence on the reason behind her split from Joel Schiffman Credit: Today5 Hoda opened up about the breakdown of her relationship with the New York-based financier in her new book Credit: GettyHoda split from her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman after eight years together following their engagment in 2019. Hoda first confirmed she and Joel had ended their engagement on January 31, 2022, breaking the news during an episode of the Today show. Hoda and Joel adopted two daughters, Haley Joy, 8, and Hope Catherine, 6. This is good for us.’”5 Hoda and Joel adopted two daughters, Haley Joy, 8, and Hope Catherine, 6 Credit: Instagram/Hoda Kotb5 Hoda revealed their split came from a space of 'love not anger' Credit: Instagram/Hoda Kotb