Kotb's exit from the 'Today' show shocked her co-hosts at the time, but the veteran journalist made moves to protect Bush Hager

Jenna Bush Hager admitted she didn’t initially understand Hoda Kotb’s Today show departure, but later realized her co-host had been quietly looking out for her the whole time. “In the same way that I didn't envision myself working at the Today show,

Jenna Bush Hager revealed how advice from Hoda Kotb before her 'Today' exit helped her transition to hosting 'Jenna & Friends' on her own