Jenna Bush Hager Gets Emotional While Visiting Her Old Texas High School With Hoda Kotb
After announcing a surprising shakeup for Today With Hoda & Jenna not long ago, co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager arrived in Austin, Texas, to enjoy the city, taking time to visit Bush Hager's old high school, Austin High.
On Today, Kotb and Bush Hager recounted the fun visit, with the former declaring, "Jenna was crying. It was the most beautiful thing." The two even participated in an energetic pep rally in the school gym.
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In response to Kotb revealing her emotional reaction, Bush Hager said sarcastically, "If you watch the show, I know you're shocked that I was crying."
The morning show also shared footage of Kotb and Bush Hager running through the gym and greeting everyone, with the latter telling fans, "If any of you have not gone back to your high school, go back."
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"To be back there, in a place that shaped me so much, was so weirdly emotional, I couldn't stand it," Bush Hager continued.
In another clip shared by Today, Kotb and Bush Hager ran through a piece of paper as the crowd cheered, later crying as they received gifts from the school. The two left the gym holding hands as they waved to everyone.
The caption read, "Loyal forever!! @jennabhager brought @hodakotb to her old stomping grounds, Austin High and we had the best time. Thank you to everyone who made this visit so special ???? #hodaandjenna."
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Fans loved getting to see the special visit, with replies like, "This is beautiful ??," "So fun!! Love this!" and "I love this for Jenna...and I especially love that Hoda was there with you!"
Kotb and Bush Hager are enjoying the rest of their time together before the 60-year-old leaves the show in 2025, with fans waiting to learn who will replace Kotb on the hit morning show.
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