Jenna Bush Hager makes surprising career pivot after 16 years on ‘Today’ show
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Key Points:
- Jenna Bush Hager, after 16 years on the “Today” show, is stepping into scripted television as the executive producer of NBC’s upcoming drama “Protection,” which follows the story of a missing U.S. Marshal.
- The new series is part of a first-look deal Bush Hager has with Universal Studio Group through her Thousand Voices production company, launched last year.
- Concurrently, “Today” is entering a new phase with Sheinelle Jones joining as Bush Hager’s permanent co-host for the fourth hour, replacing Hoda Kotb who left NBC after 26 years.
- Bush Hager expressed excitement about the new partnership with Jones, highlighting their close bond and shared mission to bring hope and comfort to viewers, especially following
