Jenna Bush Hager Pulls Hilarious Prank on Hoda Kotb Live From Paris
In a playful twist on live television, Jenna Bush Hager decided to prank her co-host, Hoda Kotb, who is currently covering the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Inspired by Billie Eilish's recent prank calls to celebrities, Hager took a light-hearted approach to entertain viewers on Today with Hoda & Jenna.
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On the broadcast of July 25th, Hager, co-hosting with Donna Farizan, seized the opportunity to prank Kotb, who was in the midst of Olympic coverage. After a few attempts, Kotb answered the call, and Hager started with a dramatic statement: "I have bad news, and I’m serious. Donna had to leave; I don’t have a co-host. Can you FaceTime?"
Kotb, clearly caught off guard and slightly confused, responded with urgency, "Wait, I’m doing it. Hold on." As Kotb prepared to assist, Hager quickly revealed that the call was a prank. The FaceTime call then included Farizan, and Hager explained that the prank was a test of Kotb's friendship, which she passed with flying colors.
In the end, Hager praised Kotb for her dedication and joked about the prank, affirming Kotb's significant role on the show. Kotb, meanwhile, has been sharing glimpses of her Paris adventures, including interactions with athletes and iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.
Kotb also took to Instagram on July 25th to share a photo of a wall in her home featuring clocks for both New York and Paris time, allowing her daughters to stay connected while she is abroad. Hager's prank not only provided a light-hearted moment but also highlighted the strong camaraderie between the co-hosts, leaving viewers entertained and amused.
