Today show host Hoda Kotb sent a secret signal to her co-host Jenna Bush Hager during her Thanksgiving Parade coverage for the last time in a blink-and-you’d-miss-it moment.
Having successfully orchestrated an extra special gesture for Jenna, 43, during last year’s celebrations, the host, 60, opted to give another subtle shout-out while hosting NBC’s coverage alongside Savannah Guthrie on Thursday. the morning.
This time, Hoda performed a live dance move right before 600 cheerleaders performed their routine to Chappell Roan’s Hot to Go. as part of the Spirit of America Cheer show.
“Amazing group, perfect song,” Hoda enthused.
“We had a whole dance,” Savannah, 52, added.
Hoda then raised her elbows and moved a little.
Hoda Kotb sent a secret signal to Jenna Bush Hager during Thursday’s Thanksgiving Parade coverage on NBC
The anchor, 60, danced a little for her co-host while leading the network’s coverage with Savannah Guthrie.
Some eagle-eyed viewers saw the moment themselves and rushed to social media to share their findings.
Addressing X, one asked, “Did Hoda just give the signal to Jenna Bush Hagar or was that her dancing lmao #MacysParade?”
‘I realized that too!’ said another in response. ‘I think it had to be @hodakotb signaling to @JennaBushHager!’
Writing on Instagram, a third said: “Yes as soon as I saw it I thought YES that’s for Jenna.”
A fourth wrote: ‘I saw it!! I yelled at my husband ‘THAT’S FOR JENNA!’
Hoda revealed on Wednesday’s episode of Today with Hoda & Jenna that she was planning to make a secret gesture.
Speaking on the show alongside Jenna, the mum-of-two said: “I’ve been thinking, ‘What could it be?’ And it can only be one thing.
Hoda then shared that she would steal Matt Rogers’ dance move.
Hoda and Jenna have hosted their Today show together since 2019
‘Every time I see Jenna, I do like this (dance),’ he continued, while demonstrating the move.
Jenna added: ‘We do it together. It’s a kind of call sign.
Hoda and Jenna have hosted their Today show together since 2019, and Jenna succeeds former host Kathy Lee.
Last year, Hoda secretly nodded to Jenna during her Thanksgiving coverage when she brushed her teeth with her finger.
Sadly, Hoda’s subtle gestures toward Jenna will soon be a thing of the past, as the broadcaster is leaving the Today show in January after nearly seven years at the helm.
The veteran anchor, who has been a part of NBC News for 26 years, announced her departure in September where she explained to her fellow co-anchors that turning 60 had been a “monumental moment” that made her decide it was time to “try something new.” ‘
Earlier this month, Savannah announced that Craig Melvin will be replacing Hoda, with the final episode airing on January 10.
It has also been confirmed that Jenna will host the fourth hour of the Today show on her own, and the show will be renamed Today with Jenna & Friends.