Hoda Kotb Plans Farewell Gesture for Jenna Bush Hager at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The co-hosts of 'Today' share a playful secret signal ahead of their final Thanksgiving together on-air before Kotb's departure in 2025.

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager revealed a playful tradition of secret signals during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade broadcasts, with a new gesture planned for this year.
The gesture, inspired by a dance move from Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang's 'RockaFellaCenta' music video, will serve as a farewell nod from Kotb to Bush Hager.
This Thanksgiving marks Kotb's last holiday broadcast with Bush Hager before she exits the 'Today' show in January 2025 after a 26-year career at NBC.
Last year’s signal, a discreet teeth-brushing motion, was missed by Bush Hager during the live parade due to a mishap with her Christmas tree but was highlighted by viewers on social media.
The 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will air live on NBC and Peacock on November 28, starting at 8:30 a.m. ET.