Hoda Kotb dispensed with the cryptic hand gestures and got right to the point for her annual signal to Jenna Bush Hager during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The former TODAY co-anchor continued her tradition of sending a sign to Jenna during the broadcast on Nov. 27 as Jenna watched at home on Thanksgiving.

"Coming up, Hollywood icon Jenna Bush Hager," Hoda said while pointing to the camera before a commercial break. "No, it's Darlene Love! She's here with a festive hit."

This year marked the first time that Hoda mentioned Jenna directly rather than tugging on her ear, wiping her teeth or performing some other type of signal.

The duo tried to come up with this year's signal when Hoda surprised Jenna on TODAY on Nov. 25 for Jenna's birthday, but they couldn't quite nail it.

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