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Hoda Kotb Endorses Justin Sylvester as Jenna Bush Hager's New Co-Host
1 Oct
Summary
- Hoda Kotb endorsed Justin Sylvester as a contender for Jenna Bush Hager's co-host
- Sylvester has made several appearances on Jenna & Friends and co-hosted the show
- Lindsay, Sylvester's best friend, praised his "energy" and said he should get the co-hosting role

According to a recent article, Hoda Kotb, who departed the Today show earlier this year, has endorsed Justin Sylvester as a potential co-host for Jenna Bush Hager's show, Jenna & Friends. Sylvester, a 38-year-old TV personality, has made several appearances on the program and even co-hosted the show earlier this week.
Sylvester's best friend, Rachel Lindsay, a former Bachelorette star, has also voiced her support for him to become Bush Hager's co-host. Lindsay, 40, told Us Weekly that Sylvester "should be the co-host of Jenna & Friends," praising his "funny" and "relatable" energy. She added that Kotb's endorsement of Sylvester as a "contender" for the role is a significant validation.
Sylvester himself expressed his enthusiasm for the opportunity, saying, "I really enjoy doing Jenna & Friends. The fact that Hoda Kotb handed me her wedding dress and said, 'It's your time to wear it,' is unbelievable." He believes that having two people from different backgrounds discuss and relate to topics is what daytime television needs right now.
The article suggests that Sylvester's friendship with Lindsay, who described him as the person she calls first thing in the morning, has also contributed to his appeal as a potential co-host. The two friends have a relatable and uplifting dynamic that could resonate with viewers.