Who says holiday fun has to end the moment Christmas is over? Not the crew of Today! On Thursday, December 26, a group of familiar faces stepped in for the regular weekday hosts, and the day was filled with laughter, camaraderie, and one particularly memorable moment involving footwear—or, rather, the lack thereof. Vicky Nguyen, one of the fill-in cohosts, found herself at the center of some lighthearted teasing when her unconventional choice of shoes (or slippers!) became the talk of the studio.
A Surprise Twist in the Holiday Broadcast
Vicky Nguyen, alongside cohosts Laura Jarrett, Peter Alexander, and Jacob Soboroff, took the reins of the show for the day. Things were rolling smoothly until Peter, with his signature charm, decided to bring attention to Vicky's feet—or rather, what she was wearing on them. With a playful nudge, Peter encouraged Vicky, who is 45, to lift her feet so the audience at home could get a closer look. And that’s when the truth came out: Vicky was sporting neon yellow "Christmas slippers," which stood out boldly against her stylish purple pantsuit.
The Reaction: A Mix of Laughter and Support
As Peter pointed out the eye-catching footwear, Vicky couldn't help but break into a wide smile, and her fellow cohosts erupted into laughter. The moment was pure joy, a perfect example of the warm, genuine banter that makes Today such a beloved show. "That’s a good look!" Peter exclaimed, to which Vicky responded with a mix of humor and self-awareness, "Oh no, no. This is the day-after-Christmas mom-brain moment where I thought I had the shoes but didn’t have the shoes."
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It turns out Vicky had been counting on the show's director to kindly crop out her feet for most of the broadcast. But Peter's playful comment dashed her plans, turning her slipper-clad appearance into a highlight of the episode. Despite the unexpected reveal, Vicky owned it with grace, defending her cozy choice. "Listen, they’re very comfortable, I will say," she quipped, earning agreement from viewers who couldn't help but love her honesty.
Support from the Today Crew
Vicky isn’t just a beloved TV personality; she’s also a mom of three, sharing her children Emerson, Odessa, and Renley with her husband, Brian. And she wasn’t alone in defending her choice of footwear. Fellow mom and Today cohost Dylan Dreyer, who also happens to be a mother of three, chimed in with support. "We all want that cozy feel after Christmas, right?" Dylan said, capturing the universal sentiment of post-holiday exhaustion. "We ate too much! We’re just tired!"
Laura Jarrett also jumped to Vicky's defense, turning the tables on Peter with a playful jab. "You’re never getting out of the dog house for that one," Laura teased, ensuring the moment stayed light and fun. Even Jacob Soboroff got in on the act, calling out Peter for his own fashion choice: a tank top. The exchange was classic Today, showcasing the friendly banter and camaraderie that keeps viewers tuning in day after day.
After the episode aired, Vicky shared the hilarious moment on her Instagram account, complete with a playful caption. "That time @peteralexandertv outed me for rolling in slippers. Ya got me. This is normal Vicky in her natural habitat. Business on top, Uggs on bottom," she wrote, embracing the moment with humor and grace.
Of course, the internet couldn’t resist chiming in, with one commenter declaring, "Normal Vicky is the greatest Vicky!" It’s moments like these that remind us why we love the Today show—not just for the news and entertainment, but for the genuine, relatable human moments that make it special.
Not the First Time...
This wasn’t the first time a wardrobe-related moment made headlines on Today. Back in 2017, Savannah Guthrie found herself in a similar situation when her microphone dropped down her shirt just before a live broadcast. Without missing a beat, she reached in and retrieved it, explaining afterward, "Right before we came on, my mic, which was right here, dropped down my shirt, and I knew I was supposed to read the intro, so I just made a decision to reach out and get it."
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Hoda Kotb joked about the moment, saying, "That timing was perfect. I see a meme in your future or a GIF," to which Savannah playfully responded, "It was all very innocent!" These moments, whether big or small, remind us that even our favorite TV personalities are just as human as the rest of us.
