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Jenna Bush Hager Seeks Permanent Co-Host for Today Show

3/31/2025

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Since Hoda Kotb's exit from NBC's Today show in January, Jenna Bush Hager has been sharing the spotlight with a rotating cast of celebrity co-hosts. The hunt for a permanent partner continues, with numerous A-listers eager to join. However, rumors of Kelly Clarkson stepping in have been quashed, as she focuses on her own successful talk show.

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Since Hoda Kotb's exit from NBC's Today show in January, Jenna Bush Hager has been sharing the spotlight with a rotating cast of celebrity co-hosts. The hunt for a permanent partner continues, with numerous A-listers eager to join. However, rumors of Kelly Clarkson stepping in have been quashed, as she focuses on her own successful talk show.