Jenna Bush Hager Reveals Her ‘Today’ Future Plans
Hoda Kotb is leaving Today in January. There were rumors that Jenna Bush Hager was going to leave, but Hoda’s announcement put a stop to that. The show has since revealed that Craig Melvin will replace Hoda as the main co-host, and he will work three hours of the show. However, Jenna has different plans.
Here is what Jenna will do once Hoda leaves Today in January.
Jenna Hager Bush Changing Format Of Her Hour On Today
Hoda Kotb’s last day on Today will be Friday, January 10, 2025. The next week, Craig Melvin will replace her with his start on January 13, 2025. Craig was already working as the co-host of the third hour with Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones, and Dylan Dreyer. Now, he will work all three hours.
However, he will not be a main part of the show currently titled Today with Hoda & Jenna. That show, which has seen the two women side-by-side, will remain vacant. Airing during the fourth hour of the show, it will change its title to something a little more fluid.
The fourth hour of Today will now be titled Jenna & Friends. This means that Craig Melvin will work Hoda Kotb’s positions she had on the first three hours, but the fourth will move to a rotating cast of co-hosts for Jenna. They will eventually hire a permanent successor, but until they do, it will be a rotating cast of co-hosts.
It seems that Today wants to make sure the new permanent co-host will be someone who meshes well with Jenna. Hoda Kotb said the same thing: Her only desire is for the person who replaces her to get along great with Jenna.
Jenna Bush Hager Talks Fourth Hour Of Today
“Here’s the thing,” Jenna, 42, said about the change. “I’m a serial monogamist… I met Hoda…I fell so madly in love with you so quickly, and we’ve had these years together, which have been some of the best of my entire life… It’s time for me to get out there, guys” (via Parade).
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In a funny comparison to dating, Jenna said that she will be “roster dating” on her show. She said she is now single in her work life, and it is time to mingle. She said the choices of co-hosts are all about “friendship,” and they have so many guests that they will “come along for the ride.”
It seems that Jenna will be having some fun as she searches for her next partner.
What guest co-hosts do you want to see on Jenna & Friends on Today? Who do you want to see eventually step in as the permanent co-host? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Jenna is terrible ! The only reason she has this job is bcuz of her maiden name ! She is all about herself and doesn’t care about her poor hubby ! She says she wishes she dated more before meeting him ! That poor guy what he must put up with ! She should go away with Hoda and take Savannah too !
Susi, there are lots of choices on television to watch that have similar formats. The comments you made about Savannah Hoda and Jenna were sensitive hurtful uncalled for extremely out of line. If a show bothers you for the reasons you mention than watch something else. Reading what you wrote says more about you and your shortcomings than anything! good luck in finding a new you it will take awhile if you can make it that far.
I disagree wholeheartedly!! Not everything she does in her life has to be track back to her dad. Plus she does a great job!
AMEN!!! I thought I was the only one that thought like I do about those two! As a matter of fact, I have quite watching those two shows because of Jenna and Savannah. The rest of the crew are WONDERFUL. BUT those two don’t belong on tv. They always interrupt people when they are talking. They NEVER let other colleagues or guests finish their thoughts or sentences. It is TERRIBLE.
I’d love to see more of Willie Geist!
Best of luck to u all.
YES, YES, YES to Willie Giest. His news broadcasts are all good time news. He’s been a favorite of mine for years and I would love to see more of him.
Happy to see Jenna stay. Very happy to see Hoda go. Enough said!
Well I hate to see Hoda go.
I think Barbra Bush would do great with Jenna the Bush Sisters
I’d rather Hoda was staying & “lil miss perfect” Savanah was leaving! I used to like her, but as soon as she got married & announced her pregnancy at her wedding, she’s been so annoying!!! She acts like she’s so prim & proper!! why did you get pregnant before you got married, then?!?!
Wow, there are a lot of hateful comments on there. Hoda is going to be difficult to replace. She has brought laughter, tears and Hope into my living room for years. Blessings to her as she lives her best life.
At first I thought pairing Jenna with a “Regis and Kathy Lee” match would be a good idea. But it would have to be someone with character, personality, and humor. That sounds like as much a needle in a haystack as trying to find another Hoda with that kind of energy with Jenna.