Hey there, friends! Let's dive right in. It's official — the first group of celebrity guest co-hosts has been announced for the upcoming 'Today With Jenna & Friends.' Jenna Bush Hager, the beloved co-host we all adore, revealed the exciting news during a recent episode of 'Today With Hoda & Jenna.' And let me tell you, it's a lineup of some of the most dynamic women in entertainment.
Powerhouse Women Take the Stage
Jenna announced that Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria, and Keke Palmer will step into the spotlight as guest co-hosts in the fourth hour of 'Today' once Hoda Kotb bids farewell to the show. These incredible women are no strangers to the 'Today' stage, and their appearances are set to bring a fresh energy and excitement to the program. The announcement was made on Monday, January 6, during an episode of 'Today With Hoda & Jenna,' sparking anticipation and excitement among fans.
A Heartfelt Farewell to Hoda
Hoda's final episode is scheduled for January 10, and it's going to be a celebration of her incredible time on the show. The cast is preparing a special episode filled with surprises, guest appearances, and heartfelt moments to honor her legacy. After her departure, 'Today With Hoda & Jenna' will officially transition to 'Today With Jenna & Friends,' marking a new chapter in the show's history.
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Jenna, with her trademark warmth and charm, expressed her excitement about the upcoming lineup. "It's going to be our month of wonder women," she said, revealing that the guest co-hosts will join her for episodes during the week of January 13. She added, "We love these women, we’ve said we love these women. I feel like Hoda helped me manifest this. Nobody will ever fill this chair, but the three of them sure can try."
Hoda chimed in with her own excitement, saying, "You know what that says? Heavy hitter, home run, wow. This is a big week." Her words resonated with fans who are eagerly anticipating the new dynamic brought by these incredible women.
Anticipation Builds for Future Guest Co-Hosts
Taraji, 54, Eva, 49, and Keke, 31, are no strangers to the 'Today' stage, as they have all made memorable appearances on the show before. It's assumed that different celebrities will be announced as guest co-hosts for the weeks to follow. Fans are already buzzing with excitement, hoping for some of their favorites, including 'Saturday Night Live's Mikey Day, to be included in the roster.
While the first three guest co-hosts have been announced, speculation continues to grow about who will ultimately take the permanent co-hosting position in the show's fourth hour. Fans of the show will just have to wait and see. "At this point, Hoda’s replacement is anyone’s guess," an insider told Closer in December. "NBC doesn’t want to wait too long, but they’re definitely not rushing into making a decision this important."
A New Chapter for 'Today'
Today veteran Craig Melvin has already been named as Hoda’s replacement in the show’s early morning hours, set to join Savannah Guthrie at the news desk on the morning of January 13. However, the question of who will permanently fill the co-hosting seat in the show’s fourth hour still lingers.
Hoda is “confident that NBC will make the right decision,” an insider told Closer in December 2024, about who will become her fourth hour replacement. "Her big concern right now is her last day, which is being planned as a huge party with special moments and surprise guests," the source added. "Hoda isn’t prepared; she knows it will be an emotional day, and there will be a lot of tears. It’s going to be a very bittersweet send-off."
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As for why the show is bringing on guest co-hosts to sit next to Jenna, NBC is treating it like an audition of sorts. "They’re looking for that special spark between them," the first insider explained. "That person, whether it’s someone with a news background or a celebrity, will have some big shoes to fill."
