Today With Jenna and Friends

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Today with Jenna & Friends airs from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Eastern Time on weekdays, directly following the main Today Show.

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Today With Jenna and Friends Host Profile

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.

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2025 (January–Present) Today with Jenna & Friends

• Current Name: Today with Jenna & Friends (formerly Today with Hoda & Jenna)
• Permanent Host: Jenna Bush Hager (after Hoda Kotb's departure in January 2025)
• Show Focus: Rotating guest co-hosts, including notable comedians like Ego Nwodim, Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, and more. The segment's name reflects a mix of Jenna with her guest stars.

2019–2025 (April 2019–January 2025) Today with Hoda & Jenna

• Name: Today with Hoda & Jenna
• Permanent Hosts: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager
• Show Focus: A lighter, more conversational hour, blending celebrity interviews, human interest stories, and lifestyle topics. Jenna and Hoda took over from Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.

2007–2019 (April 2007–April 2019) The Fourth Hour with Kathie Lee and Hoda

• Name: The Fourth Hour with Kathie Lee and Hoda
• Permanent Hosts: Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb
• Show Focus: A mix of pop culture, celebrity interviews, and irreverent humor. Kathie Lee and Hoda had a dynamic, often comedic chemistry that defined the hour. Hoda continued to host after Kathie Lee's departure in 2019.

2000–2007 (September 2000–April 2007) The Fourth Hour of Today

• Name: The Fourth Hour of Today
• Permanent Hosts: Various anchors including Ann Curry and Natalie Morales
• Show Focus: The program evolved in this era, moving towards a more talk-show style format that allowed for more entertainment-focused content. However, it was not as solidified as later iterations with set hosts.

Here are profiles of the notable former hosts of the show:

Hoda Kotb:

• Role: Co-hosted the fourth hour of Today with Hoda Kotb from 200 to 2025
• Background: Hoda Kotb is an American broadcast journalist and television personality, best known as co-anchor of Today's morning show and for hosting the fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford. Born on August 9, 1964, in Norman, Oklahoma, she graduated from Virginia Tech and later earned a master's degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi. Kotb's career began at local stations before joining NBC in 1998. She gained national attention as a correspondent for Dateline NBC and later became a co-anchor of Today. Kotb is also an author and advocate for adoption, having adopted two daughters.
• Notable Traits: Hoda Kotb is warm, charismatic, resilient, and inspiring. She’s known for her infectious laughter, authenticity, journalistic integrity, empathy, optimism, professionalism, and uplifting storytelling, making her a beloved broadcaster.

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.