BREKINGNEWSJenna Bush Hager is seeking a FAN to be her Today co-host and ‘take a seat at the table’ – find out how you can apply

The TV star has had a rotating door of co-hosts since Hoda Kotb’s departure earlier this year.

Jenna Bush Hager revealed she’s seeking a fan to be her new co-host on TodayCredit: Instagram/thetodayshow

The journalist asked for fans’ help and to be a part of the show’s new FanFestCredit: Getty
While Jenna has had celebrities and public figures sit alongside her during the fourth hour of Today, she’s now opening the seat up to fans.

The journalist announced the changeup during Wednesday’s broadcast with Willie Geist as her co-host, as a part of FanFest.

They rambled off suggestions for segments that fans can do on the show, including playing games, discussing pop culture, cooking, or making cocktails.

Fans can enter to win by going to JennaAndFriends.com, clicking the “Connect” button, and sharing their ideas for the show.

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“I am so excited because we’re gonna create a whole show around you and we want you to be a part of it,” Jenna gushed to the camera.

The link was also shared on the show’s official Instagram page’s bio for interested applicants.

FANS’ REACTIONS

A clip of the announcement was also shared on social media, where fans expressed their excitement about the opportunity.

“OMG I need to be with @jennaandfriends,” one person commented.

“I’m going to submit – I’m ready to co-host!” another enthusiastically said.

“Ready… Submission coming soon!” promised a third.

HODA’S JOURNEY

Hoda’s last day on Today was January 10, after nearly three decades at NBC.

Jenna took over as Hoda’s co-host on what’s now called Jenna and Friends in April 2019, following Kathie Lee Gifford’s exit.

Kathie joined Hoda as a host in 2008 and remained until her retirement.

The fourth hour debuted the year before with Hoda, Anne Curry, and Natalie Morales in the hosting seats.

In February 2025, The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed that Sheinelle Jones was strongly being considered to replace Hoda on the show following her extended leave.

Execs are also said to be looking at Willie as a permanent replacement, along with popular podcaster and actor Matt Rogers.

Jenna previously co-hosted the fourth hour of Today with Hoda KotbCredit: Getty

Hoda exited the show earlier this year after nearly three decades on NBCCredit: Getty

Jenna asked fans to share the segments they’d like to do on the show, including cooking, discussing pop culture, and the likeCredit: Getty