The Fate of Hoda Kotb & Jenna Bush Hager’s Today Fourth Hour Revealed

The Fate of Hoda Kotb & Jenna Bush Hager's Today Fourth Hour Revealed

As a dedicated follower of these dynamic duos, I must admit that the upcoming changes in the fourth hour of Today are bittersweet. The bond between Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager has been a beacon of friendship and camaraderie on our screens for years, and their departure from the familiar format they’ve nurtured together feels like the end of an era.


Jenna Bush Hager is dipping her toes back in the pond for her next onscreen partnership.

Following her departure from her anchor role on “Today,” Hoda Kotb will also bid farewell to the fourth hour program, “Today with Hoda & Jenna.” Craig Melvin will replace Hoda in the first hour of Today alongside Savannah Guthrie. After Hoda retires from the morning show in January, the latter program will be rebranded as “Today with Jenna & Friends.

In simpler terms, Jenna shared with Hoda on November 14 that she’s a long-term relationship kind of person. She met Henry Hager twenty years ago and has remained faithful to him ever since. She also mentioned that she hasn’t dated anyone else during this period. Additionally, she expressed her deep affection for Hoda, stating that she fell in love with Hoda very quickly, and the time they’ve spent together has been some of the best in her life.

Comparing the new structure of the show to dating, where various guest hosts will sit beside her, the 42-year-old confessed her readiness to step into the spotlight, acknowledging that she’ll feel a sense of sadness due to Hoda’s departure.

Jenna joked, ‘The time has come for me to step out there.’ What I’ll be doing is called roster dating. Since I’m unattached and immersed in my professional life, I’d say I’m single and eager to socialize.

In 2019, when Jenna stepped onto the show following Kathie Lee Gifford’s retirement, she shared that the essence and vitality of their program would endure even as the journalist bids farewell on January 10.

She mentioned that the upcoming show will primarily focus on friendships. Many remarkable guests, friends, and family who are integral to the show’s essence will be joining us on this journey.

On her end, Hoda, having declared her retirement in September, is eager to discover who will take up the role of her long-term fourth-hour co-host.

The elderly individual remarked, “Anyone who gets the opportunity to sit here during this ongoing phase is incredibly fortunate and privileged to be seated beside you. You possess a unique charm that draws people into your sphere. This individual in this seat, as there will likely be many, will appear as if they belong because of you.

In October, shortly after announcing her intention to leave Today, Hoda disclosed her preferred candidate to take the seat beside her long-standing companion upon her exit.

She shared with TopMob News that the individual she desires must share a harmonious connection with Jenna. In her opinion, this is the only factor that matters. After all, she emphasized, it’s not about either of them individually; it’s about the magical bond between them. Therefore, she encourages bringing someone who can create that chemistry.

She went on to say, “Regardless of whether it’s her best friend, a colleague, or even a celebrity, if they find harmony together, that’s all that matters. If there’s a spark between them, it will undoubtedly result in something captivating.

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2024-11-14 20:47