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Jenna Bush Hager Reveals Kathie Lee Gifford ‘Given’ Her Bracelet for Today Co-Host Hoda Kotb
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Jenna Bush Hager Reveals Kathie Lee Gifford ‘Given’ Her Bracelet for Today Co-Host Hoda Kotb

TodayIt is Hoda Kotb And Jenna Bush Hager were sharing a laugh on the Today show when Bush Hager suddenly remembered a hilarious memory of Kotb’s former co-host, Katie Lee Gifford.

According to Bush Hager, who is often the victim of Gifford’s tough love, Gifford once gave him a gift that appeared to be intended for Kotb. “It’s kind of like the time Kathie Lee gave me this bracelet that said, ‘Choose your joy’ or ‘Joy is non-negotiable,'” Bush Hager tried to recall.

“Our joy is non-negotiable,” Kotb reminded him. “She gave it to Jenna.”

“And then it said Haley Joy on the back,” Bush Hager added with a laugh, referring to Kotb’s daughter. “Because it was for Hoda and then she gave it back to me.”

Gifford is known for her dry sense of humor, but her teasing can sometimes land her in hot water. However, she always seems to leave Kotb and Bush Hager angry when she visits the show.

She once said the Today viewers must “step back” after revealing she received “nasty mail” for the way she criticized Bush Hager on the show.

This happened after Gifford, Bush Hager and Kotb played a game in which they had to name several celebrities. When Bush Hager was the only one to guess Megan Thee Stallion, Gifford gave him a confused look and said, “Where did you learn that stuff?” Are you fun at cocktail parties? I bet not.

Kathie Lee Gifford in Today with Hoda and Jenna
Photo: NBC

Kotb and Bush Hager couldn’t hold back their laughter. “Y’all, she likes me, it’s her love language. I promise she likes me,” Bush Hager told viewers through his laughter.

Gifford immediately brightened up and hugged Bush Hager. “I love it. I know! I got some nasty mail last time,” she said. “I love Jenna! Back off, Barbies.

Gifford, who was Bush Hager’s predecessor Todayeven celebrated the fact that his appearance in the series was officially over once the game was completed. “I’m exhausted. Thank God I don’t have to come back here tomorrow,” she said.

But that’s just Kathie Lee being Kathie Lee. “She loves us, I promise,” Bush Hager said in his defense.

Today with Hoda and Jenna airs weekdays at 10/9c on NBC.