Stars Join Jenna Bush Hager on Today Show

Hoda Kotb is departing the Today show, with her last episode scheduled for January 10. Jenna Bush Hager will host a revamped segment titled Today With Jenna & Friends, featuring a rotation of celebrity guest co-hosts. The initial lineup includes Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria, and Keke Palmer, who will start co-hosting from January 13. Bush Hager expressed excitement about the new format, emphasizing a 'month of wonder women' while Kotb reflected on her decision to leave for family reasons. NBC is not rushing to find a permanent replacement, allowing viewers to enjoy various guest hosts in the meantime. Craig Melvin will take over Kotb's role in the early morning hours of the show.