Internet has a field day after ‘Today’ host Jenna Bush Hager calls her husband ‘daddy’ on air

‘Today’ host and author Jenna Bush Hager was discussing the new 'Trolls' movie when she accidentally called her husband 'daddy'
'Today' host Jenna Bush Hager's hilarious gaffe on air leaves viewers in splits (@hodaandjenna/Instagram)
'Today' host Jenna Bush Hager's hilarious gaffe on air leaves viewers in splits (@hodaandjenna/Instagram)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: ‘Today’ host and author Jenna Bush Hager recently had a hilarious gaffe on air as she accidentally called her husband Henry ‘daddy’ on live TV.

This happened during the ‘Today with Hoda and Jenna’ segment when Hoda Kotb and Hager were discussing the new ‘Trolls’ movie.

Meanwhile, recently Hager showed off her current house décor as she prepares for the upcoming holidays.

She posted multiple photos to her Instagram Stories showing precious moments captured by her. In one photo, her daughter Mila and son Hal turned their attention to the camera while Poppy focused on her meal.

The family scene included other fall decorations, with Hager showcasing a bowl of oranges and pinecones arranged on a pinecone base.

The mother of three also shared images of two fall wreaths—one adorned with pinecones and the other featuring oranges with pinecone edges.

'Today' Jenna Bush Hageer share inside decor of her home as she prepares for upcoming holidays (@jennabhager/Instagram)
Jenna Bush Hager shared pictures of her three children (@jennabhager/Instagram)

Jenna Bush Hager hilariously calls husband Henry ‘daddy’

During a recent ‘Today’ segment, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb were discussing the new ‘Trolls’ movie.

Kotb kicked off the segment saying, “It’s a beautiful story my kids are still talking about it.”

Hager chimed in adding, “Hal wants to be baby diamond and have daddy be… first of all I just called him ‘daddy’ on television.”

The two hosts laughed as Kotb teased her, “If all the things you said in your own house, you said out loud. People would think you were crazy.”

Again, Hager expressed her embarrassment adding, “I just called my husband 'daddy'. But what I need to be put in some sort of, is there a corner where I can go sit for a few minutes?”


 
 
 
 
 
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Fans in splits over Jenna Bush Hager’s hilarious incident

After Jenna Bush Hager accidentally called her husband Henry ‘daddy’ on live TV, the Internet went crazy as several of her followers applauded her hysterical joke.

One person wrote, “Yea girl pull up a seat let’s chat bout dat! LOL omg."

Another wrote, “I love Jenna, so genuine and funny!"

Many followers shared their stories of calling husbands ‘daddy’. One fan said, “I’ve said 'ok love you' to my boss when saying goodbye on the phone - totally mortifying!”

Another fan praised Hager saying, “JBH is hysterical & I love her! Call me is she needs a new bestie!!!”

One user wrote, “Hahaha I was cracking up."

“I love you two! Always have me cackling!! Can I be your bestie?” said another. 



 

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