Henson served as the first celebrity guest co-host following Kotb's 'Today' exit Jenna Bush Hager is stepping into a new era! The Today show co-anchor kicked off her first solo fourth hour of Today with Jenna & Friends on Monday,

Three powerhouse women are stepping into Hoda Kotb’s shoes after the longtime talk show host’s upcoming exit from the Today show. Hoda’s Today With Hoda & Jenna co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, announced the first few celebrity guests who will be joining her in the morning show’s fourth hour beginning on January 13.

Jenna Bush Hager officially entered a new phase of her life this week as she embarked on her first show without Hoda Kotb. Last week, Jenna participated in the week-long “Hoda-bration” to celebrate her friend and co-host’s final day as an anchor.

Jenna Bush Hager kicked off her first episode as the lead host of Today With Jenna & Friends with a pep talk as she prepared to host the fourth hour of Today without Hoda Kotb for the very first time.