Jenna Bush Hager isn’t on the Today show the week of March 16, 2026.
Jenna’s co-host, Sheinelle Jones, shared why Jenna isn’t on theshow.
Fans reacted to who would replace Jenna for the week.
Ever since Jenna Bush Hager became a co-host on the Today show, people have loved hearing her takes on the news and pop culture.
While viewers get to see Jenna throughout NBC’s weekday programming, they perhaps know her best for co-hosting Today’s fourth hour, Today With Jenna and Sheinelle. While she loves to get the latest news from her celebrity guests, she also showcases her hobbies, including her “Read With Jenna” book club and the new books she’s publishing under her Thousand Voices book imprint.
So, imagine viewers’ surprise when they tuned in on March 16 and realized Jenna wasn’t there. So, where is Jenna Bush Hager on the Today show? Sheinelle Jones shared an update about her absence.
Why isn’t Jenna Bush Hager on the Today show?
When Sheinelle addressed Jenna’s absence from the Today show on March 16, she said Jenna had taken off to spend time with her loved ones—husband Henry Hager, daughters Mila and Poppy, and son Hal.
“Jenna is off today on a well-deserved spring break,” Sheinelle shared on live TV at the time, per a report from People.
From a post on March 16, viewers learned Sheinelle will co-host the fourth hour alongside internet personality Justin Sylvester, model Ashley Graham, and actors Nia Long and Darren Criss.
“We're so excited for this week of great guests *and* guest co-hosts on #JennaandSheinelle!” the caption read.
Naturally, fans had a lot to say after learning about Jenna’s hiatus.
“We're gonna miss you @jennabhager,” one person wrote in the comments. “Where is Jenna?” a different follower added.
Even though Jenna will be off the air for this week, we can't wait for her eventual return!
