Nope, wrong person. Kathie Lee Gifford mistook Justin Bieber for Kristen Stewart during the Today show on Wednesday, March 23.
Gifford was discussing Bieber’s recent decision to terminate fan meet-and-greets at concerts with her fourth-hour cohost, Hoda Kotb, while squinting at the screen before her, which featured a recent photo of the former YouTube star.
“That looks like a woman … I’m sorry, I keep thinking, ‘Is that Kristen Stewart?’” Gifford asked. “There’s earrings … does it not look like Kristen Stewart? Is that Bieber?”
![Justin Bieber and Kristen Stewart](/wp-content/uploads/justin-bieber-kristen-stewart-zoom-96285735-a49e-4542-aba2-0f3297f8549f.jpg?w=1000&quality=70&strip=all)
After Kotb assured her that yes, that’s the pop star, Gifford went on to express her distaste for the “Sorry” singer’s recent announcement. As previously reported by Us Weekly, 22-year-old Bieber announced on Tuesday, March 22, that he’s decided to cancel all meet-and-greets because he ends up “feeling so drained” and “mentally and emotionally exhausted to the point of depression.”
“He has 114 shows scheduled … maybe he should not do as many tours. … I think he’s awfully young and awfully fit to be exhausted. Look what Taylor Swift does for her fans,” Gifford expressed. “It’s not a good idea to disappoint fans. … That is not cool because the people that love you will stay with you for the rest of your career if you treat them right.”
Watch the moment above.