Hoda Kotb's co-host told fans how she really reacted to her friend's major news.
Jenna Bush Hager admits she was taken by surprise when Hoda Kotb announced her retirement from Today after 11 years as co-anchor of the show's fourth hour.In the Thursday, December 5 episode of her Open Book With Jenna podcast, Bush Hager revealed to fans how she processed the news. 'I mean, to be totally honest, I was shocked,' she admitted. 'Shocked.
' Bush Hager went on to admit, 'And this is why I admire her so much, is that she really listens to herself, and therefore she makes decisions which can feel surprising to others and just right for her.'As Kotb's final day on January 10 nears, Bush Hager has begun to accept the change. 'Now that I've had time to process it, I'm like, 'Oh yeah, I totally get it,'' she said, acknowledging the emotional weight of the situation.
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