When Mikey Day made a dramatic exit during a live taping of the ‘Today’ show, it left many viewers scratching their heads. What led to this unexpected moment? Let’s dive into the details. Picture this: Mikey Day, a beloved cast member of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the host of ‘Is It Cake?’, is sitting on the set of ‘Today’, ready to chat about his projects. But everything took a surprising turn when he learned some breaking news about one of his co-hosts.
What Really Happened When Mikey Day Left the ‘Today’ Set?
On December 3, 2024, Mikey was invited to the fourth hour of the ‘Today’ show to promote his game show, Is It Cake?, and share his experiences as part of the legendary ‘Saturday Night Live’ cast. However, things got interesting when Jenna Bush Hager dropped a bombshell: Hoda Kotb would officially be leaving the show in January 2025. Imagine being in Mikey’s shoes. He was completely caught off guard by the news. During a live segment, Jenna Bush Hager asked Mikey, “Hoda’s leaving—did you read that?” Mikey’s reaction was pure shock. He looked at her with disbelief, screaming, “No! No! When did this come out?”
Hoda Kotb had initially announced her departure from the show back on September 26, but it seems Mikey hadn’t caught wind of the news until that very moment. Jenna clarified that Hoda was leaving on January 13, but Hoda herself quickly corrected her, stating that her final day would actually be January 10. Jenna’s response? “Oh god—earlier than I thought!” she joked.
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Then came the unexpected twist: Mikey abruptly stood up from his seat, walked off the set, and disappeared from the camera’s view. Hoda and Jenna couldn’t help but laugh as they called after him. “We need you, Mikey,” Hoda said with a playful tone. Mikey eventually returned to his seat, claiming, “I’m leaving too, then,” but it was clear he was still processing the news of Hoda’s departure.
Jenna Bush Hager Offers Mikey Day a Spot on ‘Today’
With Hoda Kotb stepping down, Jenna Bush Hager is now on the lookout for a replacement co-host. During the live segment, Jenna playfully suggested Mikey for the role. “Mikey, there’s a chair open,” she teased. “Would you ever host a morning show?”
Mikey didn’t miss a beat, responding with a theme song idea: “Are you kidding? Let’s do it! Jenna and Mikey!” he sang, showing his enthusiasm. But he quickly added, “Immediately thinking about my own personal interest. I’m so sorry.”
Curious about the selection process, Mikey asked, “Are you going to have guest hosts?” It was confirmed by NBC that Jenna will feature rotating guest co-hosts until she finds a permanent replacement. The fourth hour of ‘Today’ will be renamed ‘Today With Jenna & Friends’ to reflect Hoda’s departure. Mikey confidently declared, “Well, I’m throwing my hat in the ring, producers.”
Jenna wondered if Mikey sings often and if he’d do so while guest co-hosting. “Oh yeah, you’ll be over it in 20 seconds,” he joked. “You’ll go, ‘Not this guy.’” Later in the segment, Mikey referenced Hoda’s departure with a heartfelt comment. “I’m mad you’re leaving for real,” the ‘Unfrosted’ actor said.
Why Is Hoda Kotb Leaving ‘Today’?
Mikey’s reaction mirrors how most viewers felt when they learned Hoda would be leaving ‘Today’ after more than a decade. But her decision to step back from the show is rooted in something truly special: spending more time with her family. “Obviously I had my kiddos late in life, and I was thinking that they deserve a bigger piece of my time pie that I have,” Hoda revealed. She shares daughters Haley and Hope with her ex, Joel Schiffman. “I feel like we only have a finite amount of time,” she added.
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