Jenna Bush Hager is great friends with former co-host Hoda Kotb. However, she couldn’t help but put her friend on blast for what she described as “lazy” behavior. Keep reading for all the details on the unexpected slight.
Hoda Kotb Gushes Over ‘Real’ Friendship With Jenna Bush Hager
Hoda Kotb formed close bonds with several of her co-hosts during her many years on The Today Show. She co-hosted the show’s fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager for about five years. Hoda exited the morning program in 2025 to spend more time with her daughters.
However, she made another return earlier this week to fill in for Sheinelle Jones, who was in L.A. for EBONY’s Power 100. Hoda Kotb previously filled in for Savannah Guthrie during a family crisis. Jenna Bush Hager was happy to be reunited with her friend and former co-host.
Hoda Kotb opened up about realizing that their friendship was “real” despite not seeing each other as much. “I used to think you had to see people daily, otherwise, what happens to a friendship. But a real friendship can be there in the middle of it,” she said.
But Hoda Kotb might want to rethink the friendship after Jenna blasted her as “lazy.”
Jenna Puts Former Co-Host on Blast For ‘Lazy’ Behavior
Willie Geist filled in for Sheinelle on Tuesday, November 10. Jenna and Willie discussed the drama surrounding Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS shapewear line’s 2026 Advent calendar. Fans were reportedly upset after purchasing the calendars for $150 and only receiving hair ties and other small items. The company is now offering refunds amid backlash.
The conversation led to a discussion about how to react when you get a Christmas gift that you don’t like. Jenna Bush Hager launched into a story about the time Hoda Kotb re-gifted a present. Hoda Kotb shares two children, Haley and Hope, with her ex-fiance. Jenna Bush Hager recalled receiving a bracelet from Hoda with Haley’s name and birth date on it. The bracelet was a re-gift originally given to Hoda from Kathie Lee Gifford.
“Hey Hoda, this isn’t for me, bro!” Jenna recalled telling Hoda after receiving the gift. Willie Geist joked, “Let’s count the ways we love Hoda, but that’s very lazy.” He added, “To not even look, and say, ‘Oh this was mine!’”
Jenna Bush Hager laughed at Willie Geist labeling Hoda as “lazy.” She changed the subject by admitting that gift-giving isn’t her “love language.” Share your worst re-gift stories in the comments.
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