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Accoppiare l’ex primogenita Jenna Bush Hager con la conduttrice veterana Hoda Kotb per “TODAY” sulla NBC è stata una scelta interessante a detta di tutti. Tuttavia, le valutazioni per lo spettacolo hanno dimostrato che i due sono una partita popolare. La stessa Kotb ha persino scherzato su come la loro eccitazione di lavorare insieme li faccia interrompere a vicenda frequentemente.
Occasionally, “TODAY” brings on guest hosts if one or both can’t film for whatever reason. A regular guest on the series, Justin Sylvester of “Daily Pop,” proved that maybe Hager’s chemistry with Kotb doesn’t translate to other hosts. During a cooking segment, Hager awkwardly tried to put her hands on Sylvester’s shoulder, causing him to push her away multiple times, per Page Six. As a result, social media ran with the uncomfortable scene, calling the host out for making Sylvester appear anxious.
“1:27 That’s one… 1:34 That’s two… 1:47 That’s three… 1:57 That’s four… 2:04 That’s five. Then at 2:10, she asks him if he wants her to go all dejected and whatnot… What do you think the answer is?” wrote one fan, according to The Sun. However, Sylvester revealed that the awkward moment was perhaps an attempt at witty banter gone terribly wrong.
Justin Sylvester clarifies his feelings towards Jenna Bush Hager
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After Jenna Bush Hager caught serious flak for touching Justin Sylvester, the latter made a point to set the record straight. In a video shared by The Shade Room, Sylvester explained, “People thought she was invading my space, but that’s actually not the truth.”
He then added that they were “flirting” with chef Andy Baraghani “because he was cute.” He pushed her out of the way “so [he] could have a one-on-one moment with the chef, and people took it the wrong way!” Sylvester called out how “people just jump to conclusions,” before praising Hager and confirming their friendship.
“By the way… when I tell you that girl is one of the nicest people I’ve ever met,” Sylvester said, per Page Six. “Every time I’m on the show it’s because she and Hoda request me and they’re so good to me. She is awesome and you know, she’s a big champion of mine, and still is. And I like her, people thought that she was invading my space.”
Jenna Bush Hager gushes over the Today co hosts
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Il dramma di Justin Sylvester non è la prima volta che le cose sono apparse un po’ tese davanti alla telecamera: Jenna Bush Hager è stata accusata di cattiva condotta in “TODAY” della NBC. Il Sun riporta che le azioni di Hager nei confronti di Hoda Kotb hanno suscitato critiche anche dai fan. Tuttavia, Hager sostiene che lei e le sue “sorelle” di lavoro di “TODAY” sono tutte amiche dietro le quinte.
“Penso che sia così fortunato lavorare con un gruppo di donne incredibili”, ha detto Hager, per Entertainment Tonight. “Savana [Guthrie] e io sono così amici intimi, ma ovviamente Hoda. Mi affido a lei in tanti modi.” Ha poi aggiunto che Hoda l’aiuta “non solo al lavoro, ma personalmente.” Hager “le chiede costantemente… consigli” e “[looks] fino a lei in tanti modi”.
Date le sue parole gentili sull’approvazione di Kotb e Sylvester, è ragionevole supporre che l’imbarazzo sullo schermo fosse solo un tentativo fallito di umorismo. Dopotutto, gli host di “TODAY” non sono esattamente noti per le loro capacità di recitazione.
