28-05-2025
Hoda Kotb Is Officially Returning to 'Today' as Jenna Bush Hager's Co-Host: 'Surprise!'
is officially returning to Today as 's co-host—and the huge news sent fans into a frenzy.
On Tuesday, May 27, the Jenna & Friends Instagram account revealed Kotb's big reunion with Bush Hager.
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"Surprise! Our girl @hodakotb is our #JennaandFriends co-host tomorrow 🩷 Tune in!" the update read.
In the comments, Today viewers had to pick their jaws up from the floor before they could properly respond.
One Instagram user wrote, "HODA! The ratings will go through the roof! We love you HODA and always will. Hoda & Jenna together again = pure magic!"
Another joked, "Does she have any experience at this? 😂," as a different fan exclaimed, "OMGGGGG 😭😭😭."
Someone else declared, "Ok so that's no big deal - said no one ever!! Love you Hoda! 🙌❤️."
Meanwhile, another admitted, "Stoppppp I'm crying of pure joy😭."
Yet another follower shared, "This makes my heart smile BIG! Welcome home Hodie! @hodakotb 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻."
The big news came after Todayteased a "surprise" guest host for the Wednesday, May 27 episode of Jenna & Friends. In January, Hoda retired as co-host after 17 years with Today.
Who knows? Perhaps getting a taste of the show again will have Kotb considering returning as Bush Hager's co-host for good!
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Hoda Kotb Is Officially Returning to 'Today' as Jenna Bush Hager's Co-Host: 'Surprise!' first appeared on Parade on May 27, 2025
