Hoda Kotb is stepping away from the Today show’s later hour, and the lineup for her temporary replacements has been revealed—and wow, it’s a star-studded circus!
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Jenna Bush Hager’s Today with Jenna & Friends is getting a glam makeover. Hoda’s farewell is set for this Friday (January 10), and starting soon after, Jenna will be rubbing elbows with some Hollywood heavyweights as her “friends.” And no, these aren’t your average coffee-shop pals; we’re talking A-listers.
Hold onto your coffee mugs, Scarlett Johansson is leading the charge! That’s right, Black Widow herself will swoop into the Today studio for nearly a full week of co-hosting action. Starting Tuesday, January 21, she’ll be Jenna’s partner-in-crime for the remainder of the week. Expect laughs, deep conversations, and maybe a surprise Avengers reunion? (Okay, maybe not, but let us dream!)
Jenna, clearly fangirling harder than a Swiftie at a Taylor concert, gushed to People, “Scarlett Johansson is the queen! First of all, I’ve been obsessed with her movies since forever. The Girl with a Pearl Earring—I mean, that just proves I’m a nerd who loves to read. And guess what? She’s a big reader too! We’re basically soulmates already. I can’t wait!”
But wait, there’s more! Scarlett isn’t the only dazzling star hitting the Today stage. Joining the guest-host parade are none other than Taraji P. Henson, Eva Longoria, and Keke Palmer. This power lineup promises more sparkle than the Oscars’ red carpet and more drama than a reality TV reunion.
So, grab your snacks, set your DVRs, and prepare for Jenna & Friends to deliver the glitzy morning show we never knew we needed. With Scarlett, Taraji, Eva, and Keke on board, January just got a lot more interesting!
