Overview
- During Tuesday’s Today with Jenna & Friends, Kotb appeared in-studio after a video greeting, arriving with chips and queso for Bush Hager’s 44th birthday.
- Henry Hager announced via a birthday message that he will join as guest co-host on the Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve broadcasts.
- Andy Cohen served as the episode’s guest host and helped stage the surprises before a brief catch-up segment with Kotb.
- Ciara made a separate surprise visit, presenting a birthday cake and sharing well-wishes in Studio 1A.
- Kotb discussed her upcoming role co-hosting NBC’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker, as well as updates on her Joy 101 wellness app.