Gifford initially stated she was too "busy" to stop by the studio, but sent her former cohost off with tear-filled prayer.

Hoda Kotb's last day has been eventful, to say the least — and we don't think Kotb will forget Kathie Lee Gifford's surprise ...

Kathie Lee Gifford surprised her former co-host and close friend Hoda Kotb, whose last day on "Today" was Friday.