Can you believe it? Jenna Bush Hager was left utterly speechless when she discovered that her co-host, Hoda Kotb, didn't invite her to a recent barbecue at her place. Jenna wasn't the only one left out—pretty much the whole gang seemed to miss the memo. This unexpected twist unfolded on an episode of Today With Hoda & Jenna, where the two discussed the resurgence of the dinner party trend in 2024.
The Moment Jenna Found Out About the Barbecue
It happened during the show on Tuesday, August 20. Hoda, who turned 60 this year, admitted to hosting a barbecue at her house but confessed that it wasn't exactly a dinner party. "I don't think I've actually had a dinner party," Hoda said, explaining her preference for smaller gatherings. "I don’t think I have a big enough table, I only have five seats at my table. It's just a small round table."
Jenna's Shock and Amazement
Hearing this revelation left Jenna, 42, audibly stunned. She couldn't hide her bewilderment, with a mix of humor and disbelief. "I just... when did you have a barbecue? None of us were invited," Jenna exclaimed, turning to the camera crew for answers. "Hey Talia, were you invited to her barbecue? No? Hey Gavin, were you invited to the barbecue? Yeah Sean, what about you? No?" Jenna quizzed everyone around her, while Hoda chuckled nervously beside her.
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Hoda tried to ease the tension, saying, "Don't look at me with those sad eyes." But Jenna wasn't letting it go so easily. It was a lighthearted moment that highlighted the playful dynamic between the two co-hosts.
Hoda's New Chapter: Moving to the Suburbs
Currently, Hoda is in the midst of a major life change—moving into a new home in the suburbs with her daughters, Haley and Hope, whom she shares with her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman. This move represents a fresh start for Hoda and her family, as she seeks to give her kids a more grounded upbringing.
In a recent interview with People, Hoda explained her decision. "I want my kids to feel grass on their feet, and play in the yard, and ride bikes down the street, and run up and down the stairs," she said. "I just see that life for them in this perfect house in this beautiful little town where I know they’ll be able to blossom into beautiful, independent, strong women." It's clear that Hoda is focused on creating a nurturing environment for her children to thrive.
Hoda's "Repotting Phase" and Her Dating Life
Hoda, who recently returned home from covering the Paris Olympics, has been referring to this transition as her "repotting phase." She explained, "It’s like my roots need a bigger pot. You know when you take a plant out of a pot, and its roots are all twisted and tight? And then you put it in a bigger pot with fresh new soil and it just grows bigger and stronger? That’s the journey I’m on right now. And it’s going to hurt a little, to leave that pot that was so comfortable for so long. But in the end, it’s going to be exactly what we need."
On the topic of romance, Hoda recently opened up about her dating life, revealing that she stopped seeing a mystery man after going on three dates. "I did go on the third date, but I did kind of decide in that space because this person, who’s a lovely human being, has a lot of things that are being worked out that I think I’m looking for more kind of simplicity," she said during an episode of The Jamie Kern Lima Show. She added that while the man was "extremely handsome," their relationship is "tabled for now." It seems Hoda is prioritizing simplicity and self-care as she navigates this new chapter in her life.
