UPDATE: Jenna Bush Hager has just disclosed that her father, former President George W. Bush, doesn’t watch her show, calling it “dumb.” This revelation comes as she attempts to persuade him to guest host on “Today with Jenna & Friends.”
During a recent episode, Jenna shared her father’s candid response, saying, “He says things like, ‘I don’t watch your dumb show.’” Laughter erupted among her co-hosts Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, and Carson Daly, with Daly quipping, “That’s why we love him.”
The conversation took place amidst celebrations for the fifth anniversary of “Today with Hoda and Jenna” at The Loren at Pink Beach in Bermuda. Jenna expressed hope that her father might reconsider after seeing him appear on a recent episode of the Manning brothers’ “Manningcast.”
Jenna said, “I’ve actually asked him, and maybe I’ll do a public ask for him to come and be a friend since he’s my father.” The 43-year-old mother of three—Mila, 12, Poppy, 10, and Hal, 7—acknowledged that George is “retired,” making his on-screen appearances rare.
Fans are buzzing about the possibility of the former president making a guest appearance. Jenna revealed, “He said he was surprised to see him on Monday night” during the Manningcast, where he joined via Zoom from his Texas art studio.
In a humorous exchange, Roker suggested that Jenna could travel to Texas to film the show there, prompting her to ask, “Do we have that kind of money?” Melvin chimed in, “I feel like for a former president we could find it.” Roker even offered a low-budget alternative using “a couple of iPhones,” showing their camaraderie.
Despite the playful banter, Jenna laughed off the idea, saying, “I’m sure he’ll still say no.” This isn’t the first time Bush’s viewing habits have sparked discussions on the show. Previously, he humorously denied watching, prompting Jenna to plead, “Dad, you’re supposed to say yes. Remember, last night—you do watch me some.”
Though the former president has claimed to watch her “occasionally,” he emphasized his pride in her work. As fans eagerly await any developments, Jenna’s attempt to get her dad on the show remains a hot topic, blending family dynamics with entertainment.
Expect more updates as Jenna continues her efforts to convince her father to join her on air. The intersection of family and celebrity keeps audiences engaged, making this story a trending topic for viewers everywhere.
