Thu Dec 25 13:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Savannah Guthrie Reveals Holiday Party Air-Spanking Antics on ‘Today’
New York, NY – “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie made a surprising confession during a “Girl Code” segment with Jenna Bush Hager on Monday’s broadcast: she once gave a network correspondent an “air spanking” at a holiday party.
The revelation came as the two discussed a viewer’s dilemma regarding a coworker who tends to get inappropriately flirty at office holiday parties. Guthrie, 53, confessed, “I just have to say, as someone who has spanked a network correspondent at a holiday party…” She clarified that the spanking was of the “air” variety and didn’t involve any physical contact.
When pressed by Bush Hager about the recipient of the playful gesture, Guthrie cheekily responded, “Obviously it was a guy!” Bush Hager also joked about having been spanked by Guthrie before, but noted their close friendship allowed for such playful interactions.
As for the viewer’s question, Guthrie advised staying out of the coworker’s behavior, suggesting that interference would likely be unwelcome. Bush Hager playfully countered, wondering if the viewer should intervene to prevent a potential HR incident, referencing Guthrie’s confession.
The segment also touched on the recent announcement that Sheinelle Jones would be joining Bush Hager as the permanent co-host of the fourth hour of “Today,” now titled “Jenna & Friends,” in the new year. Bush Hager expressed gratitude to viewers for their support during the past year, where she co-hosted with a variety of guest co-hosts.
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