Washington, Feb. 28 -- Popular TV personality and author Hoda Kotb surprised everyone with her appearance at the morning show 'Today, greeting her co-anchor replacement Craig Melvin and meteorologists Al Roker and Dylan Dreyer, reported People.

"Before we go any further, I think we've got a very special person who knows this city well," Roker teased before cutting to a video message from Kotb.

"Hey guys, wait a minute, are you in my city? Without me?" Kotb incredulously declared. "Okay, Al, Craig, Dylan, you guys, I know what you're going to do? Eat all the food, yes you will, listen to all the music, yes you will. Enjoy what I believe is the best city on earth. Y'all have so much without me, wah wah, happy Mardi Gras!," as per the outl...