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Today Show Seeks Permanent Co-Host to Join Jenna Bush Hager
22 Aug
Summary
- Hoda Kotb departed Today show in January 2025
- Scarlett Johansson a standout guest host in recent months
- Carson Daly suggests Erin Andrews and Dwyane Wade as potential permanent co-hosts
As of August 22nd, 2025, the Today show has been on the hunt for a permanent co-host to join Jenna Bush Hager in the fourth hour of the program. This search began back in January 2025 when Hoda Kotb departed the show.
In the months since Kotb's exit, the Today team has cycled through a variety of guest hosts to fill the vacant seat, with Scarlett Johansson emerging as a standout. However, the acclaimed actress is unlikely to accept a full-time daytime TV gig anytime soon.
While Carson Daly has not explicitly dropped hints, he has shared that he frequently asks about potential permanent co-hosts for Jenna Bush Hager. Daly suggested that Erin Andrews and Dwyane Wade could be great fits, though the Today team seems intent on keeping the rotating guest host model for now.
According to Jenna Bush Hager herself, the search for a permanent co-host is still ongoing. In the meantime, a diverse array of celebrities have joined her segment, including Taraji P. Henson, Keke Palmer, Ciara, and Wynonna Judd, among others.
