HODA Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager have taken an emotional look back at their history together.
The Today Show hosts noticed one recurring theme in their time together.
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Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager celebrated their fourth anniversary togtherCredit: Getty
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Jenna noticed the two cry a lot on the showCredit: NBC
Friday marked the fourth anniversary of Hoda and Jenna coming together to host the third hour of Today.
To commemorate the occasion, the co-hosts shared a clip package of some of their favorite moments.
After the feature concluded, Jenna, 41, noticed something.
“I’m kind of embarrassed how much we cry,” she said to her partner, as both, of course, fought back tears.
Hoda, 58, sat up, cleared her throat, and answered: “I think when there’s something that’s real, that you’re not pretending, it’s easy.”
Jenna tacked on: “It’s the best,” with Hoda echoing her saying: “This is the best.”
HODA ANNIVERSARY
The show’s anniversary wasn’t the only milestone being celebrated.
This is also Hoda’s 25th year with NBC News.
On Thursday, the Today host jokingly mentioned her mother brought up the achievement in conversation.
Hoda said: “I have to tell you. I was totally shocked!
“In fact, my mom texted me. She took a screengrab and said: ‘Oh wow! 25!”
Co-host Jenna, 41, added: “How amazing is that?”
The NBC star replied: “It’s such a fun 25 years!
“I wondered why in any relationship you have, whether you’re in a relationship with a friend or a boyfriend, or even in a job, how does it not feel like all those years?”
She continued: “I think it’s because it kept changing. Everything was changing for many years. I loved it!
“I worked for Dateline. I felt unworthy of that job. And I remember standing next to the. They said: ‘Change this. Change that. Nothing was right about me.”
Jenna added: “And now, how does it feel 25 years later?”
Her co-star continued: “It’s really surprising because I think if you were ever one of those people put in a box, and I was because I only covered hard news. When the lighter fare came up, the bosses were early on against me
She went on: “I had one person who fought for me. She said to me: ‘I’m going to help you! I want you to be one in my office, not the boring one you are on TV. Be the one I know!”
Hoda concluded: “I was so busy trying to be right. I didn’t realize imperfections are actually what makes something work.”
ON THE ROAD
Hoda and Jenna recently announced a big change that will shake up the show.
The two confirmed they’ll be broadcasting their show live from New Orleans during the upcoming 2023 Jazz Fest.
The official Today Twitter account shared a clip of the Hoda and Jenna sharing their big news about their Louisiana trip.
Hoda began: “Alright you guys, it’s spring break time, and Jenna and I, we’re ready for a little bit of fun!”
Jenna replied: “Oh my gosh, what do you say we pack our bags, we take our show on the road? That means it’s time for another edition of Hoda and Jenna’s Trippin’!”
During the segment, they spun a wheel on TV that would announce their next destination.
After the wheel spun for some time, it finally landed on a purple space.
“We’re going to New Orleans!” Jenna announced as the stage was filled with ticker tape.
The pair will be attending the 2023 Jazz Fest in the musical city.
Hoda called it “the finest music festival,” naming artists like Kane Brown, Lizzo, Ed Sheeran, and The Lumineers as attendees.
Fans are invited to join the audience when the taping happens on Monday, May 1.
There will be two tapings for a first and second show.
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Hoda fought back tears during the celebrationCredit: NBC
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A day earlier Hoda marked 25 years at NBCCredit: Today
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The two will take their show on the road to New Orleans
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