So it came as no surprise when Bush Hager playfully warned singer Teddy Swims against falling victim to Kotb’s FaceTime calls. Kotb and Bush Hager were discussing Swims’ music at the top of the show before he joined them on set, complimenting his “soulful” songs.

After Hoda Kotb’s emotional announcement that she is leaving "TODAY" next year, Jenna Bush Hager tearfully remembered how Kotb was in her corner when it came to becoming her co-host.