Hoda Kotb has been divorced from Burzis Kanga since 2008, but is there a chance the two could rekindle their romance? The Today Show co-anchor’s ex-husband exclusively revealed to RadarOnline.com that he still has feelings for her.<br /><br />“She was my soul mate,” Kanga told Radar. “She was my best friend. She was someone very special to me. I have no intentions of getting remarried again.”<br /><br />Kanga explained how their “courtship” began when they met at a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society in New Orleans.<br /><br />filed for divorce from Kanga on February 15, 2007. The divorce was finalized on February 6, 2008.<br /><br />While Kanga admitted he “hasn’t chatted with her recently,” he was “happy” when he learned she replaced Matt Lauer as co-anchor of Today. Lauer was fired from Today for allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.<br /><br />reason for their divorce.<br /><br />diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2007.<br /><br />“The divorce happened under difficult conditions,” he explained. “Those were personal reasons for both of us. In hindsight, there was level of immaturity on my part, mistakes I made. It was unfortunate we were married for a short time. It’s a shame it transpired that way.”<br /><br />Matt Lauer CAUGHT Hiding Out In The Hamptons Amid Sexual Harassment Scandal</a><br /><br />He also blamed the end of their marriage on his move to New York.<br /><br />“I was not used to the big city I guess,” he said. “New York can be overwhelming. I’ve lived in New Orleans for 30 years now. This is my home.”<br /><br />We pay for juicy info! Do you have a story for RadarOnline.com? Email us at tips@radaronline.com, or call us at 800-344-9598 any time, day or night.
