LAURA Jarrett’s mother, Valerie, has wished her good luck with her new job on the Today show in an emotional new post.
On Saturday, Laura, 39, started her weekend anchoring position on Today alongside her co-hosts Peter Alexander, 47, and Joe Fryer, 46.
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New Today co-host, Laura Jarrett recently celebrated her first day alongside Peter Alexander and Joe Fryer on Saturday morningCredit: Getty
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Her mother, Valerie, wished her a good first day on social mediaCredit: Instagram @valeriebjarrett
During the daytime TV series, Laura discussed how excited she was about her new position.
Fans got to know more about Laura with an emotional tribute about her early life, her relationships, and her family.
Laura wasn’t the only one excited about her first day.
Her mother, Valerie, reshared a group photo of the Today team on Instagram and shared a sweet message: “Happy first day @laurajarrett!”
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Laura also shared pics and videos of her first day on social media.
In a recent clip shared on Instagram, Laura and Peter played a fun game to get to know more about one another.
In the comments, many fans adore Laura and are excited to watch her every weekend.
One fan urged: “She is adorable! GREAT addition to the Today Show. Move her to daily!!!!”
“Best wishes to you, Laura,” a second wrote.
A third said: “The camera loves you Laura! So smart, pretty and refreshing.”
“Wonderful 1st day and looking forward to more Saturday mornings with you and Peter,” another person commented.
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On August 9, The U.S. Sun revealed that Laura got the new job.
The weekend version of the show will now be broadcast live from New York City after it was hosted from Washington D.C. for the past two years.
“In her first months at NBC News, Laura has quickly made her mark with tireless reporting, sharp legal insight and powerful storytelling,” Libby Leist, Executive Vice President of Today said in a statement.
“Not only is she a terrific journalist, she’s also a wonderful colleague. We can’t wait to officially welcome her to Saturday TODAY.”
Laura joined NBC News back in January covering the Department of Justice and the Supreme Court while also providing analysis on legal issues, law enforcement and major breaking news stories.
‘NEW BEGINNINGS’
This week, weekday anchor Hoda Kotb, 59, teased that September meant “new beginnings” and that they were “celebrating one” on Friday’s episode.
Peter and Laura joined Hoda, Savannah Guthrie, 51, Craig Melvin, 44, and Al Roker, 69, to celebrate the former journalist’s new promotion.
Meteorologist Dylan Dreyer, 42, handed everyone a glass of champagne to celebrate the “new beginnings.”
Dylan handed Laura and Peter their drinks first and then gave them each separate gifts, which the weekend TV personalities seemed to appreciate.
Dylan then handed Al, Craig, Hoda, and Savannah a glass before running off camera.
When Dylan did, Hoda told everyone to “raise a glass” for a toast.
Everyone clinked glasses, cheering to what Craig proposed was “the new chapter.”
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Valerie and Peter will be co-anchors broadcasting live from New York CityCredit: Today
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The weekday hosts invited Peter and Laura to the studio on Friday to celebrate her new promotion