Billy Bush thinks his marriage of 19 years will 'find its next leg' following 'difficulties'

Four months after reports broke that Billy Bush and his wife of 19 years, Sydney Davis, were separating, the former "Today" show co-host hasn't given up hope on his marriage.

In his new interview with People published on Wednesday, Bush revealed that he thinks his relationship with "find its next leg" as he continues on his journey toward self-improvement after being fired by NBC in the fall of 2016.

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"We got married young and had our first child right away," Bush explained. "We're taking a step back. We get to explore and take our time. She's been so awesome through everything."

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"I love her very much," he added.

Bush admitted that the couple experienced "difficulties" in their marriage, too, though sources revealed back in December that the couple was "trying to reconcile" and "making progress" following a brief separation.

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Billy Bush and Sydney Davis share daughters Josie, Mary Bradley and Lillie Bush. They got married in 1998.

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