William Hall Bush, born October 17, 1971, is an American radio and television host whose career has been defined by both remarkable success in entertainment journalism and a pivotal moment of national controversy. As a member of the prominent Bush political family, he is the nephew of the 41st president, George H. W. Bush, and a cousin of the 43rd president, George W. Bush, as well as former Florida governor Jeb Bush. Bush launched his career in broadcasting after graduating from college, initially working in local radio before making his way to the national stage. He first gained widespread recognition as a correspondent on the syndicated entertainment news program Access Hollywood in 2001, where his affable on-air presence and ability to secure high-profile interviews quickly made him a standout. By 2004, he had been promoted to primary anchor of the show, a role he held for over a decade while also hosting The Billy Bush Show, a nationally syndicated talk and music radio program that aired from 2008 to 2014.

During his tenure at Access Hollywood, Bush became one of the most recognizable faces in entertainment journalism, known for his red-carpet coverage and celebrity interviews alongside co-hosts like Nancy O'Dell. His career reached a new peak in 2016 when he was named co-host of the third hour of Today on NBC, a move that seemed to cement his status as a major network personality. However, his time on the morning show proved to be short-lived due to a scandal that erupted during the 2016 presidential election. In October 2016, a 2005 recording surfaced of Bush engaging in a lewd and crude conversation with then-candidate Donald Trump on an Access Hollywood hot mic, in which Trump made graphic and misogynistic remarks about women. The release of the tape caused a national firestorm, and NBC promptly fired Bush from Today just weeks into his new role, marking a sudden and dramatic fall from grace.

Following his dismissal, Bush largely retreated from the public eye before staging a comeback in the entertainment industry. In 2019, he returned to television as the host of the syndicated newsmagazine Extra, a position he held until 2025, stepping in a year after the series had moved from NBC to Fox. His return to the spotlight demonstrated a measure of professional rehabilitation, though the controversy of 2016 remained a defining chapter of his career. Throughout his decades in broadcasting, Bush has been recognized for his charisma and interviewing skills, yet his legacy is inextricably tied to the moment that upended his trajectory. As of recent years, he has continued to work in media, navigating a career that has seen both the heights of network stardom and the challenges of public scrutiny.