Hoda Kotb returns to ‘Today’ to surprise Jenna Bush Hager

Party may have gone away from her Today show tasks, but her friendship with Jenna Bush Hager remains stronger than ever.

On Tuesday, March 11, Kotb, 60, surprised his former costs behind the stage before the show’s morning meeting. Kotb that was worth Todayfourth hour with Bush Hager, 43, for five years before Say goodbye on Friday 10 January.

The clip, split on Instagram and Tiktok stands for the newly name Today with Jenna & FriendsThe Starts with Kotb entering a makeup and changing room before greeting an employee.

“What happens?! What happens?! I facetimed you today,” Bush Hager could be heard when she got up from her chair.

After the two shares a sweet hug tells Kotb to her: “I know. I had to come in for a second,” and continue to tell Dwyane WadeThe Bush Hager’s current guest Co-Host“You crush it! You’re so good.”

The clip ends with Kotb greeting everyone else in the room.

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“We had the best surprise in our briefing meeting this morning !! @Hodakotb dropped in to show their love and support for @Jennabhager and @Dwyanewade 🫶 #JennaandFriends“The clip captions read.

Kotb announced in September 2024 that she would resign the Today Show after 17 years. During her time on the air, she served as a fellow anchor for Today alongside Savannah Guthrie And was hosting the show’s fourth hour with Bush Hager.

Craig Melvin Took over Kotb’s seat together with Guthrie53, on Monday 13 January. For the fourth hour of Todaythe recently renewed Today with Jenna & Friends see Bush Hager welcome a lot of celebrity hosts, including Scarlett JohanssonThe Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria and Keke Palmer.

While a permanent co-host has not yet been announced, fans, including kotb, are happy to know who it will be.

“I die to find out who it will be“Kotb told the people at the initial Runway for recovery Fashion show in NYC in February.

“I’ve talked to Jenna about it. I say: “Who will be our friend forever?” “She added.

The former talk show value, who retired to spend more time with their daughtersThe Hajyjelse9 and Hope Catherine5, said her time away from the show has given her a better look at Bush Hagers “Mega Talent.”

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“It was always clear to me, but it’s even clearer because now I look at her have blind dates every week with new co-hosts, and the usual thread is how amazing she is,” Kotb said. “She’s incredible. So whoever she chooses will be fine with her.”