article_snippet: Things got very steamy this morning at the Today show studios when host Hoda Kotb and TV personality Regis Philbin took part in new charity
article_snippet: When Hoda's quick peck on Regis lips at the end of The Twizzler Challenge did not seem to satisfy Regis former NBC co-host,
article_snippet: her former NBC co-host grabbed Regis head with both hands and delivered Regis a passionate smooch, as Hoda froze up in surprise.
article_snippet: Once the concept, which aims to raise awareness for autism, was explained to Regis during his guest segment on the show this morning, his enthusiastically asked: 'Are we going to kiss?' 'I'm not sure,' responded Hoda, before timidly spritzing his open mouth with breath spray. '
article_snippet: Hoda nibbled at the licorice straw until Hoda reached Regis lips, before issuing Regis a conservative peck.
article_snippet: Not finished: Hoda gave Regis a quick peck, before jerking Hoda head away from Hoda .
article_snippet: Regis then launched in for a full-on smooch, as Hoda darted her head away, only for Regis to grab Hoda back and give Hoda a lingering mouth-to-mouth smacker. '
article_snippet: Boy you look like you went in there!' squealed Kathie Lee, as Hoda recovered in stunned silence. '
article_snippet: Hoda tried to push Regis away as Hoda lunged in to take the kiss even further .
article_snippet: Hoda was visibly shaken after the amorous display, which took place live on air . '
article_snippet: This is clearly a transparent attempt by fellow Today correspondent Meredith Vieira once gain to make out with Hoda colleague,' Willie joked on her talk show.
article_snippet: Ironically, it was Regis who was most concerned about the challenge before it began, telling Hoda that Hoda was worried Kathie Lee would 'swallow Hoda' because of the size of Kathie Lee lips .