### Jenna Bush Hager's Hilarious Reaction to Hoda Kotb's Departure from TODAY

In a moment that left many chuckling, Jenna Bush Hager shared a humorous anecdote about her co-host Hoda Kotb during the Oct. 9 episode of TODAY with Hoda & Jenna. This episode came on the heels of Hoda’s significant announcement last month that she will be leaving TODAY early next year, a decision highlighted by her recent cover appearance on People magazine.

During their discussion, Hoda recalled a comical incident from their first staff meeting post-announcement. Jenna had kicked off the meeting with a light-hearted story about Hoda leaving a party with Jenna's purse. "We have 300 people on our staff, Jenna's talking about some old party," Hoda recounted. “I was like, 'What's Jenna doing? My God, what a weird speech.'" However, Jenna made her point humorously clear, likening Hoda's departure to her signature move of leaving parties early—before the celebrations truly kick-off.

The laughter continued as Jenna referenced Hoda's renowned tendency to discreetly exit gatherings, a move fondly dubbed "the Hodini." Jenna joked, “You go to a party, everybody’s chatting, and all of a sudden, she’s out the door! And I’m like, 'Wait - did you leave? Because you have my purse in your car.'”

Despite the playful banter, both hosts emphasized a more profound legacy Hoda will leave behind. "I do think my legacy here has got nothing to do with anything other than one thing," Hoda commented. Jenna elaborated on this, highlighting Hoda’s efforts to make the workplace more comfortable for women by maintaining a warm and cozy thermostat.

In a traditionally frigid TV studio environment, this small but significant change has been greatly appreciated. "Men are sweating,” Hoda noted with a laugh, before adding a mock apology, "We’re sorry."

The camaraderie and mutual respect between Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager were evident throughout the segment, providing a heartwarming and entertaining moment for viewers amidst the significant news of Hoda’s upcoming departure.