Jenna Bush Hager Reflects on Hosting ‘Today’ and Teases Kathie Lee Gifford

On her 43rd birthday, Bush Hager joked about her co-hosting role and shared personal anecdotes during a lively episode of 'Today With Hoda and Jenna.'

• Jenna Bush Hager celebrated her 43rd birthday on 'Today,' sharing champagne and personal stories with co-host Hoda Kotb.
• During a segment with actress Kaley Cuoco, Bush Hager joked about Kathie Lee Gifford and Kotb's past tradition of morning wine on the show, quipping, 'I came in and classed this place up.'
• Bush Hager reflected on how her grandmother, Barbara Bush, prepared her for Gifford's bold personality, describing both women as unapologetically themselves.
• Hoda Kotb is set to retire from 'Today' in January 2025, with Craig Melvin announced as her replacement for the fourth-hour segment.
• The show will transition to 'Jenna and Friends' after Kotb's departure, with Bush Hager set to co-host alongside rotating anchors until a permanent partner is decided.

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