Kathie Lee Gifford Reflects On Love, Life, And What's Next

Kathie Lee Gifford Shares Her Heart on Instagram

Hey there, everyone. So, you know Kathie Lee Gifford, right? The beloved Today show host shared an update about her love life on Instagram this past January 3rd. She posted a candid photo of herself posing in front of an art sculpture shaped like a man, and her caption was just as revealing. She wrote, “I had hoped to find the man of my dreams on New Year’s Eve, but this is what I ended up with!” Now, that’s honesty with a touch of humor, right? She also took a moment to thank Tom Morales, the owner of the hopping new restaurant Saffire in Franklin, Tennessee, for hosting such a fantastic event.

What Her Fans Had to Say

Of course, Kathie Lee's fans were quick to jump in with their comments. One person wrote, “Enjoy your kids and grandkids! Mr. You Know Who could show up anytime!! Keep the faith!” Another commenter chimed in with, “Don’t give up gorgeous!” It’s clear that Kathie Lee has a community of supporters who are cheering her on, no matter what chapter of life she’s in.

A Journey of Love and Loss

Now, let’s rewind a bit. Kathie Lee, who is 71 years old, was married to the late Frank Gifford from 1986 until his passing in 2015. In April 2024, she revealed that she was single after quietly parting ways with her boyfriend, Richard Spitz. The couple had started dating after Kathie Lee moved to Nashville in 2019. According to an insider, “Kathie Lee was in love with Richard, and she liked having someone to share things with, but it just didn’t work out.”

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Learning to Prioritize Joy

Through the split, Kathie Lee discovered what truly matters to her. In an interview with People, she shared, “My new mantra was going to be my joy is non-negotiable. I’ll negotiate time. I’ll negotiate money with you. But my joy, I can’t.” She went on to explain, “I was in a relationship for several years that just ended recently. And you know, it’s always hard because when you love someone, you love someone deeply. It’s something you miss when it doesn’t last.”

Lessons in Love

For Kathie Lee, who shares her children Cody and Cassidy Gifford with Frank, love isn’t something to be taken lightly. She explained, “You aren’t supposed to marry everyone you fall in love with. And I don’t want to love easily. I’ve been loved three times in my entire life. It’s the people who have meant something deep and powerful in your life that are the hardest things to get over.”

Privacy Matters

But Kathie Lee made it clear that if she ever gets into a relationship again, she plans to keep it under wraps. “You don’t know what’s going on in my personal life,” she told Entertainment Tonight in April 2024. “You don’t know. Nobody does.”

The Future of Love

“I’m so convinced that if the Lord brings another beautiful man into my life, I am not going to talk about it,” she added. “We’ll probably get married privately and tell the world a year later so that nobody’s opinion matters.”

Golden Bachelorette? Not So Fast

When asked if she’d ever consider being the next leading lady on The Golden Bachelorette, Kathie Lee was quick to dismiss the idea. “I’m not getting in the hot tub with anybody. And I don’t believe that I could, in a matter of weeks, fall madly in love with somebody,” she remarked. “For me, it would never work that way.” Instead, she nominated her Today co-host, Hoda Kotb, for the role, saying, “I vote for Hoda!”