Today’s hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager transformed into sexy burlesque dancers in jeweled bras and glamorous headpieces while letting their hair down in New Orleans on Wednesday.
Hoda, 59, and Jenna, 42, made the most of being childless as soon as they landed in the Louisiana town and headed straight to Trixie’s Burlesque Boutique for a master class on how to shake their feathers.
In a montage video shared on Instagram, mother-of-three Jenna could be seen emerging from a gigantic white and gold cake statue wearing a silver embellished bra with long white satin gloves and a spectacular headdress, complete with more jewels and big pink feathers. .
Mum-of-two Hoda donned the exact same outfit and joked “something’s happening” as behind-the-scenes footage showed her and Jenna gyrating their hips and caressing her thighs, before attempting to seductively remove her satin gloves with their teeth.
Today’s hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager transformed into sexy burlesque dancers in New Orleans on Wednesday.
The two women modeled bejeweled bras and feather skirts, as well as matching headpieces.
In a video shared on Instagram, Jenna was seen emerging from a gigantic cake prop.
Jenna and Hoda tried to seductively remove the gloves with their teeth.
Jenna and Hoda were filmed shaking their hips during a dance lesson with Jeez Loueez.
The ladies were greeted by dancers Trixie Minx and Jeez Loueez, who taught them some key moves in front of a full-length mirror, with Hoda dressed in a chic navy jumpsuit and Jenna opting for a strappy blue and white dress.
Armed with their new burlesque stage names (Hoda as ‘Coco’ and Jenna as ‘Kitty Bush’), the ladies made their grand debut and donned their dazzling silver bras, but wore black tank tops underneath to ensure they didn’t shine too bright. . lots of meat – while putting on a show.
As Trixie introduced them, Hoda stepped out from behind a gold sequin curtain and walked toward the camera before caressing her right thigh and removing her gloves with her mouth.
Opting to go barefoot for the routine, Hoda lifted her leg and started moving while Jenna appeared and threw her arms in the air before attempting to remove the glove with her teeth as well.
After their dance lesson, the ladies headed back outside and ended up crashing a woman’s bachelorette party down the street and then headed to the Mother-in-Law lounge where they enjoyed some drinks and live music from the Grammy Award winner , Irvin Mayfield.
On Thursday afternoon, Hoda shared several snaps from their morning live show, including a snap of her and Jenna with the musicians.
She captioned the post: ‘That’s the recap of day one at The Big Easy.’ Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate with us today! Tune in tomorrow for more amazing food, music and fun!’
Fans were quick to comment on the photos, with one person saying: ‘Great show and Hoda, YOU SHINE! Jenna, your outfit was fantastic! They both embraced the spirit of New Orleans!’
The TV hosts were also seen caressing her thighs as they practiced their moves at Trixie’s Burlesque Boutique.
Hoda put on her sultry best as she removed her white satin glove with her teeth.
Jenna and Hoda made sure to pose for a photo with the dancers before heading to a bar.
Hoda and Jenna sang their hearts out while dancing on the ‘party train’ in New Orleans
Hoda and Jenna were filmed having drinks with some locals at a New Orleans bar
Another said: ‘You guys are too cute’ and a third commented: ‘Thanks for posting! I’m glad you’re enjoying your trip! Thank you for always making me smile. I love your positivity!!!’
During Thursday’s live show, Hoda stated that “New Orleans is the place where people come to come to their sanity,” as she and Jenna reminisced about how much fun they’ve had since arriving Wednesday, including having drinks at a dive bar.
“I think what New Orleans does is make all of us who think we need ten hours of sleep say, ‘No, you don’t need to!'” Jenna yelled, before joking that she was “trying to help Hoda get married.” .
Shortly after, the two women surprised their live audience in the French Quarter when they revealed that their surprise guest was none other than former NFL player Drew Brees.
In a particularly touching moment in which Hoda wiped away tears, Drew’s biggest fan, a woman named Kathy, had the opportunity to meet him live and couldn’t stop screaming when the former New Orleans Saints star handed her tickets for the game, including field passes, as well as a goody bag.
The hosts then participated in a New Orleans-related quiz with Drew, 45, and also enjoyed a live cooking demonstration with award-winning chef Nina Compton, who cooked up some delicious shrimp.
Earlier in the day, Hoda had posted a video showing her and Jenna on the ‘party train’ as they sat in the back of a minivan dancing and clapping.
The TV stars are in New Orleans to enjoy the French Quarter Festival taking place April 11-14, and fans loved their content on Instagram.
One lucky girl named Kathy had the opportunity to meet Hoda and Jenna’s surprise guest, Drew Brees.
Hoda wore a chic navy jumpsuit while Jenna opted for a blue and white printed dress.
Hoda and Jenna enjoyed drinks in their personalized mugs while partying with the locals.
During Thursday’s live show, Jenna admitted that they had been ‘having drinks at a bar.’
‘Welcome home Hoda! Nola misses you!’ one person wrote, referring to the fact that Hoda used to live there.
‘I love you ladies. Let the party continue in the south,” said another fan, while a third commented: “You two are the best, watch out for NOLA!”
Jeez Loueez, the burlesque star who led the master class for Hoda and Jenna, wrote in the post: ‘This was SO FUN!!!!!! Thanks for coming to New Orleans!!!’
When Jenna shared the ‘party train’ video on her Instagram, she told her 1.4 million followers: ‘Back in our favorite city and of course Cowboy Carter is on repeat. TUNE IN @hodaandjenna TOMORROW! Sponsored by @neworleansandco.’
One fan joked: “I’m saying there may have been alcohol involved in making this video,” and another commented: “I love you both so much.”
A third person added: ‘Oh I love them so much!!! I’m so tempted to drive to NOLA! I want to meet two of the most precious people who have ever lived! ‘You guys look like a lot of fun!!!’