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Matt Rogers Emerges as Top Pick for Today Show

10/17/2025

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Matt Rogers, a guest host on The Today show, is favored to replace Hoda Kotb alongside Jenna Bush Hager.
Hager said many mothers and daughters support Matt Rogers.
A mother-daughter duo described watching the show together and liking Rogers.
Rogers recalled connecting with mothers, noting how he engaged them during visits to friends' homes.
The discussion raises questions about Kotb's departure.

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Story summary

Matt Rogers, a guest host on The Today show, is favored to replace Hoda Kotb alongside Jenna Bush Hager.
Hager said many mothers and daughters support Matt Rogers.
A mother-daughter duo described watching the show together and liking Rogers.
Rogers recalled connecting with mothers, noting how he engaged them during visits to friends' homes.
The discussion raises questions about Kotb's departure.