Jenna Bush Hager Sings Heartfelt Farewell Song For Hoda Kotb

Jenna Bush Hager Sends Emotional Send-Off to Hoda Kotb with a Special Song

Let’s be real, folks—Jenna Bush Hager has some serious pipes! The beloved Today cohost pulled out all the stops and delivered an unforgettable performance for Hoda Kotb, marking the end of an era as Hoda prepares to leave the show. Behind the scenes, Jenna and her team crafted a heartfelt tribute to celebrate the woman who’s been a mom, a mentor, and a friend to so many.

On Wednesday, January 8, the official Today With Hoda & Jenna Instagram page shared a video of Jenna and producer Sean Hickey performing a touching original song dedicated to Hoda. “We like to call this little number, ‘Hoda,’” the caption read. “We raised our YA, YA, YAs and honored our girl, @hodakotb with an original song this morning! @seanphickey and @jennabhager killed it.” And let me tell you, they really did.

The Lyrics That Tugged at Our Heartstrings

In the video, Jenna, 43, and Sean, took center stage with a heartfelt tune that celebrated everything about Hoda, 60. The lyrics were packed with love, nostalgia, and a dash of humor, making it a perfect farewell. Hoda sat in her dressing room chair surrounded by a sea of coworkers who gathered to witness the touching moment.

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Hoda is set to bid farewell to her final Today episode on Friday, January 10, to focus on her family and her new passion for wellness. It’s no surprise that her co-workers wanted to make this moment special for her, and boy, did they ever.

Sean kicked things off with, “Hoda, I wanna hold ya and beg you not to leave the fourth hour of Today.” And Jenna followed up with, “But Hoda, to know ya is to know that everything will always be OK.”

Sean added, “You know our joy for you is so sky high even though we’re here depressed.” And Jenna belted out, “And now it pains us to say goodbye, you know we say it with our chest.”

But the emotional highlight came when Jenna sang, “Hoda, before you drive off in your Toyota, let us tell you how you’ll always, always, always, be our queen.” You could hear the emotion in her voice, and it was clear that this farewell was heartfelt and bittersweet.

A Tribute to Hoda’s Legacy

Throughout the song, Jenna and Sean highlighted Hoda’s incredible qualities, from being a devoted mom to her daughters, Haley and Hope, to being the heart of the Today show. Jenna joked that Hoda’s heart is bigger than her iconic hair, which brought a smile to everyone’s faces. And in true Jenna fashion, she quipped, “Now it’s time for you to get some sleep and maybe a boy toy,” adding a playful touch to the heartfelt moment.

As the song came to an end, the entire room joined in, creating a chorus of voices celebrating Hoda’s legacy. Hoda wiped tears from her eyes and clapped along, overwhelmed by the love and support surrounding her.

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Fans React with Love and Admiration

Fans watching the video couldn’t help but express their love for Hoda and admiration for Jenna’s singing talent. One commenter wrote, “Love this so much!!!!! This is how every single person that watches the Today show is feeling right now. We will miss you so much, Hodaaaaaaa.” Another fan chimed in, “Someone release this song on Apple Music!”

Sean even shared a behind-the-scenes moment, saying, “I wrote it so it was mostly memorized! Except for when Jenna would make me laugh and I’d forget what I was doing.”

This emotional week has been filled with reunions and memories for Hoda, as she prepares to step away from the show and focus on her family and new ventures. Jenna summed it up perfectly, telling Hoda, “We’re gonna celebrate you, which is gonna be easy. It’s gonna be really easy.”