Tears, surprises, and a whole new chapter. Jenna Bush Hager got emotional, and so did Hoda Kotb, watching from afar. Here's how Kotb responded to the news. After a year of rotating guest hosts, "Today with Jenna and Friends" is entering a bold new chapter, as Jenna Bush Hager officially names a new TV personality as her full-time co-host. The reveal aired during Friday's broadcast, sparking an outpouring of love from viewers and an emotional response from Hoda Kotb herself. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sqIpAdSRxi0?mWidth=350&mHeight=622&dWidth=600&dHeight=726During the December 9, 2025, episode, a visibly moved Hager took a moment to reflect on the past year, one that saw her sit beside sixty different co-hosts. "Over the last year, you guys, I have had the privilege of co-hosting this
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