The former first daughter debuted Jenna & Friends on Monday, January 13, marking the first episode of the Today show since fans and the crew said goodbye to Hoda Kotb after her departure. The new show replaces 4th Hour with Hoda & Jenna and introduces Jenna’s new “dating era.”
Jenna kicked off her show with an empowering behind-the-scenes moment, giving herself a pep talk in the mirror: “Okay JBH, it’s a new show, it’s a new era, you’ve got this!” She then added, “My mind is clear, my heart is full,” before exclaiming, “Is this really happening?” Moments later, actress Taraji P. Henson, her first guest co-host, knocked on the door to join her on stage.
Reflecting on the new format, Jenna shared, “It’s our first day, which is a little crazy,” before expressing how proud she felt of the show she and Hoda had built together. “When you have a team like this… it feels exciting.” Jenna has a star-studded lineup of future guest co-hosts, with Scarlett Johansson, Keke Palmer, and Eva Longoria coming up next. Take a peek at the first episode today inside…
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