Fri May 09 14:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Today Show Fans Campaign for Comedian Matt Rogers as Jenna Bush Hager’s Permanent Co-Host

**NEW YORK, NY** – Following Hoda Kotb’s departure from the Today show, Jenna Bush Hager has welcomed a rotating cast of guest co-hosts. This week, comedian and podcast host Matt Rogers is filling in, and his chemistry with Hager has ignited a social media frenzy.

Viewers are overwhelmingly expressing their desire for Rogers to become a permanent fixture on “Today With Jenna & Friends.” The show’s official Instagram account posted a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the duo’s playful interaction, further fueling the fan campaign. Comments flooded the post with pleas for Rogers to be given a full-time role, praising his energy and on-screen rapport with Hager.

While Rogers is only guest-hosting for the week of May 5th, he joins a list of other celebrities, including Dwayne Wade and Willie Geist, who have been suggested by viewers as potential permanent co-hosts for Hager. The positive response to Rogers suggests he’s a strong contender for the position. The future of the “Today With Jenna & Friends” co-host spot remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: viewers are passionate about their preferred candidates.

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