Overview
- The rebranded fourth hour pairs Jenna Bush Hager with Sheinelle Jones starting Monday, January 12 at 10 a.m. ET.
- Jones will move from the 9 a.m. hour, with Craig Melvin, Al Roker, and Dylan Dreyer continuing to anchor that slot.
- Hoda Kotb publicly praised the new duo after the announcement, calling them a strong match.
- Jenna Bush Hager framed the change as a return to the show’s roots in camaraderie, while Jones said she feels a responsibility to bring joy, hope, and comfort.
- Frequent guest cohost Justin Sylvester said he realized by September he likely would not get the job and began pursuing other opportunities.