Jenna Bush Hager Taps Kelsea Ballerini, Ciara and More Music Greats forJenna & FriendsGuest Co-Hosts (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jenna Bush Hager on July 24, 2023.Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty

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Jenna Bush Hageris welcoming more friends to the fourth hour ofToday.

“It’s a whole celebration of music,” says fourth hour executive producer Talia Parkinson-Jones. “The Grammysis the following weekend, and we’ve tailored all the content to [the hosts].”

(L-R) Kelsea Ballerini, Jordin Sparks, Wynonna Judd, Ciara.Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty; Carell Augustus/NBC via Getty; Terry Wyatt/NBC via Getty; Rob Kim/Getty

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“I love [Scarlett],” Bush Hager recently told PEOPLE. “And also, when something ends and you’re starting something new, to have people raise their hands and show up for you, it’s the most gracious, amazing feeling. Truthfully.”

Today with Jenna & Friendslaunched Jan. 13, followingHoda Kotb’s last day on Jan. 10. Bush Hagerannouncedon the Jan. 6 broadcast thata rotating list of celebrity guestswould be stepping in to help fill the empty slot.

“What’s so cool about it is that it really does feel like we’re pulling up chairs for all different types of people,” Bush Hager told PEOPLE. “Yes, we have actors, but we also have comedians and people in media. And I think that really is what we’re hoping to have: a total representation of who watches our show and something for every viewer.”

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on December 3, 2024 on NBC’s Today Show.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty

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“Because I’m so into it, it doesn’t really feel like work,” she said of her new literary venture. “I mean, it is, but I’m just having such a great time.”

Today with Jenna & Friendsairs weekdays at 10 a.m. ET on NBC.

source: people.com