Today With Hoda and Jenna

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This show is shot entirely indoors without an audience

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Today With Hoda and Jenna Host Profile

Hoda Kotb

• Role: Co-host of Today since 2007, co-anchors the fourth hour (Today with Hoda & Jenna).
• Background: Emmy-winning journalist, Hoda joined NBC in 1998 as a correspondent for Dateline NBC. She became well known for her warm, engaging style and ability to connect with viewers. In addition to Today, Hoda has written multiple bestselling books and is a breast cancer survivor, often sharing her story to inspire others.
• Notable Traits: Known for her empathy, optimism, and light-hearted sense of humor.

Jenna Bush Hager

• Role: Co-host of Today with Hoda & Jenna since 2019.
• Background: Daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush, Jenna began her career as a teacher before transitioning into journalism and television. She joined Today in 2009 as a correspondent and later moved into co-hosting. Jenna is also a bestselling author, often discussing family, books, and parenting on the show.
• Notable Traits: Warm and bubbly, Jenna brings a mix of humor and heartfelt discussions, often sharing personal anecdotes.

Both hosts bring a unique combination of lightheartedness, authenticity, and relatability to the show.

Today With Hoda and Jenna Background

Today with Hoda & Jenna (formerly Today with Hoda & Kathie Lee) began on April 7, 2008, with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford co-hosting the fourth hour of NBC's Today show.

After Gifford left the show in April 2019, Jenna Bush Hager replaced her, and the show was renamed Today with Hoda & Jenna on April 8, 2019.

Here are profiles of some notable former hosts of the Today with Hoda & Jenna (and its earlier version Today with Hoda & Kathie Lee):

Kathie Lee Gifford

• Role: Co-hosted the fourth hour of Today with Hoda Kotb from 2008 to 2019.
• Background: A television icon, Kathie Lee became famous as the co-host of Live with Regis and Kathie Lee (1985–2000) before joining Today. Known for her effervescent personality and candid storytelling, she helped shape the fourth hour into a fun, unscripted, and often wine-filled conversation about life and entertainment. After leaving Today, Kathie Lee pursued her passions in music, writing, and film directing.
• Notable Traits: Outgoing, witty, and outspoken, with a flair for live television and humor.

Tamron Hall

• Role: Occasionally filled in as a guest host for the fourth hour before leaving Today in 2017.
• Background: Tamron was a Today show anchor and MSNBC host before departing NBC in 2017. Known for her sharp reporting and stylish presence, she went on to launch her own successful daytime talk show, The Tamron Hall Show.
• Notable Traits: Strong, articulate, and polished, with a focus on hard news and thoughtful interviews.

These former cast members left their mark on the show by bringing distinct personalities and engaging the audience with their personal stories and on-screen chemistry.