A Relatable Moment on the Today Show
It’s not every day that a former first daughter finds herself at the center of a hilarious on-air mishap. Jenna Bush Hager, known for her charm and wit, brought her A-game to the Today show, but not in the way anyone expected. During a lighthearted celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Jenna attempted to take part in the TikTok trend called “splitting the G.” However, things didn’t quite go according to plan, and let’s just say it was a moment that had viewers shouting “OMG!”
The TikTok Trend Jenna Tried
To set the scene, Jenna and guest cohost Willie Geist were enjoying a pint of Guinness on the show to mark St. Patrick’s Day, which fell on Monday, March 17. Jenna, who’s no stranger to trying new things, decided to take on the challenge of “splitting the G.” According to Urban Dictionary, this trend involves drinking enough Guinness so that the black part of the pint aligns perfectly with the line in the middle of the “G” logo. Sounds easy, right? Well, not quite.
The Moment Jenna Attempted the Trend
As Jenna prepared to take on this challenge, she invoked the spirit of her mom, former first lady Laura Bush, saying, “Make my mom proud, Laura this is for you.” With those words, she dove into the pint. But alas, things took a turn for the worse when the Guinness didn’t stay in the glass. Instead, it decided to take a little detour, spilling all over Jenna’s festive green dress and leaving a telltale trail down her chin.
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Willie Geist's Quick Wit Saves the Day
Willie Geist, ever the quick-witted cohost, was on hand to make light of the situation. As Jenna looked at the spill with a mix of disbelief and amusement, Willie quipped, “Does anyone have a mop or a tarp we can put down? Let’s help you out here. Oh, Jenna.” Jenna herself was quick to joke about the mishap, saying, “I didn’t even make it!”
As Jenna tried to process what had just happened, she admitted, “My body couldn’t take it. My body just rejected that. Unfortunately, I ruined my nice green dress.” She went on to express her amazement at the challenge, saying, “I just can’t believe someone could actually do that.” Willie echoed her sentiments, adding, “That’s shocking to me. This is shocking to me, what I just witnessed.”
Willie Geist: The People's Choice?
Willie Geist has been a guest cohost on Today’s fourth hour since Hoda Kotb’s final episode on January 10. Fans have been loving seeing the Sunday Today host sitting beside Jenna at the news desk on Today With Jenna & Friends. Many are rooting for Willie to take over the spot permanently. In fact, one fan commented, “I think he’s the one!” on a Sunday, March 16, Instagram post announcing Willie’s appearance beside Jenna on Monday.
Another fan chimed in, saying, “Yes!!! Love Willie!! He has to be the one!!” The enthusiasm for Willie is palpable, with one commenter writing, “Please @jennabhager put him every day when you get to pick someone to sit by you please choose him to host with you and I promise I will watch the show every year have a wonderful Sunday god bless you both.”
One fan summed it up perfectly, saying, “Willie is the one! He is and should be the new HODA! The rest have been good but Willie is the perfect fit! Can’t we all just accept this?!”
Will NBC Make a Decision Soon?
So far, NBC has not shared an official timeline for choosing Hoda’s permanent replacement. Fans are growing impatient, with one commenter saying, “How long are the powers that be going to make Jenna adapt to cohost after cohost, week after week? It seems very unfair to her and it is exhausting for the viewers. We have said all along, Willie is the one! PLEASE! Just seal the deal!!!”
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Another viewer expressed empathy for Jenna, saying, “Many have been really good. While the variety is fun, it can’t be easy for Jenna having to get used to the personalities and styles of different people each week. Hat’s off to her, too.”
