Jenna Bush Hager has announced a list of celebrities scheduled to join her on the NBC breakfast show following the departure of her longtime co-host Hoda Kotb.
- Jan 8, 2025
AceShowbiz - After cementing her box office domination with multiple hit movies, Scarlett Johansson is now breaking new ground by stepping into the role of a daytime talk show host, ultimately following in her husband Colin Jost's footsteps as a TV host.
The "Black Widow" actress is set to co-host the fourth hour of "Today", dubbed "Today with Jenna & Friends", alongside Jenna Bush Hager starting January 21. This new segment was announced ahead of the departure of longtime host Hoda Kotb, who has left the show after 26 years to focus on her family and other projects.
Johansson is one of several star-studded guest co-hosts lined up to fill Kotb's spot. Other notable names include Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria, and Keke Palmer. The announcement was made by Jenna Bush Hager, "Scarlett Johansson is the queen! First of all, I've been obsessed with her movies since forever."
Both Bush Hager and Johansson have a lot in common, with both having twin siblings and daughters who are close in age. "She's also a big reader, which will be so much fun. We have so much in common," Bush Hager revealed.
"Today with Jenna & Friends" will kick off on January 13, aiming to continue its streak as the top morning show, having outperformed ABC's "Good Morning America" in viewers and key demographics last season. Bush Hager and her rotating celebrity co-hosts aim to offer diverse perspectives and relatable content for a broad audience.
In addition to providing entertaining and engaging content, the guest co-hosts mirror the lives of the show's viewers, promising a mix of actors, comedians, and media personalities to keep the audience intrigued. As Bush Hager put it, "What's so cool about it is that it really does feel like we're pulling up chairs for all different types of people."
Hoda Kotb was ecstatic for Bush Hager's new dynamic, stating, "First of all, you guys had a great click. She is an awesome person." The mutual respect and support for each other reflect the positive energy and promise of the NBC show.
In conclusion, Scarlett Johansson's debut as a daytime talk show host alongside Jenna Bush Hager marks a new chapter for the Today show. With star power and relatable content, the refreshed fourth hour is set to captivate its audience and maintain its position as a powerhouse in morning television.
