Jenna Bush Hager Shocks ‘Today’ Fans With Hilarious New Hoda Kotb Replacement—Viewers Say They’re ‘So Excited’ After Surprise Announcement Rocks Morning Show

Jenna Bush Hager stunned “Today” viewers with a surprise announcement that has everyone buzzing. While Hoda Kotb is out, temporarily stepping away from her usual spot, fans were left wondering who could possibly fill her shoes. Then came the reveal—an unexpected, laugh-out-loud hilarious stand-in that took both the studio and audience by storm. The chemistry between Jenna and her new co-host had fans lighting up social media, calling it “the most fun surprise of the season.” This lighthearted twist has injected fresh energy into the show—and viewers can’t get enough of it.

Don’t miss the full story behind Jenna’s headline-making move—find out who stepped in and why fans are demanding more!

Three names will host the entertainment focussed show

Today’s Sheinelle Jones to officially replace Hoda Kotb as Jenna Bush Hager’s co-host after she’s back from family leave

 

FANS of the Today Show are ‘so excited’ as Jenna Bush Hager has revealed her ‘hilarious’ new Hoda Kotb replacement.

The former First Daughter has been hosting the fourth hour of the flagship NBC breakfast show with a rotating cast of guest co-hosts.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on The Today Show.
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Jenna Bush Hager has just revealed the latest star names to replace Hoda KotbCredit: Getty

Jenna Bush Hager with guest co-hosts Justin Sylvester, Andy Cohen, Tiffany Haddish, and Tyra Banks.
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Justin Sylvester, Andy Cohen and Tiffany Haddish will fill the empty seat after Tyra Banks completed her temporary stintCredit: NBC
Originally, Jenna, 43, hosted the entertainment hour of the popular morning show with Hoda Kotb, 60.

In September of last year, the legendary anchor decided to step away from Today.

Jenna has hosted the show with huge Hollywood personalities including Scarlett Johansson, Eva Longoria and Taraji P. Henson.

America’s Next Top Model presenter and judge Tyra Banks was the guest of choice this week.

Now, fans seem elated by the upcoming star names who have been announced to fill the empty chair.

Next week, Jenna will be sat with three huge names on her Today with Jenna & Friends slot.

The legendary Andy Cohen will take to the airwaves alongside the breakfast presenter.

Known for his own prime time chat show, Watch What Happens Live and his role as the host of all the Real Housewives reunions, he will now take to NBC airwaves at breakfast time.

Hollywood actress and comedienne Tiffany Haddish will also join the long list of star names to have sat opposite Jenna.

The third name is E! News personality Justin Sylvester who will appear in the week of April 21st.

Tyra Banks takes on surprise new hosting gig on rival network after DWTS exit and fans think it’s a ‘natural’ fit
The rolling format has been popular with fans, but many wanted former Marvel star Scarlett Johansson to permanently take on the role.

Viewers praised the Oscar nominee for her natural hosting abilities and easy chemistry with Jenna.

However, the US Sun previously revealed that Sheinelle Jones is poised to officially replace Hoda when she returns from family leave

An insider exclusively told us that NBC producers found their permanent replacement, but the transition is on hold.

Sheinelle, 46, reportedly “has the job”, but the mole added there will not be an announcement until after her leave of absence has ended.

Our source explained: “They need someone who can throw to break, someone who knows the craft of making TV work, and Sheinelle is a pro”.

Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live.
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Andy Cohen is a legend in the industry having fronted his own late-night chat show, Watch What Happens Live since 2009Credit: Getty

Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, and Andy Cohen on The Today Show.
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He is also the regular host for all the reunion episodes of the Real Housewives franchiseCredit: Getty

Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, and Andy Cohen on The Today Show.
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Different rotating hosts have sat alongside Jenna since Hoda departed the flagship breakfast programmeCredit: Getty