Eva Longoria recently guest hosted Today with Hoda & Jenna, filling in for Hoda Kotb. Jenna Bush Hager and the crew warmly welcomed the actress, solidifying her as a favourite guest host.
After the show, Bush Hager gathered the crew to congratulate Longoria. Praising Longoria’s warmth, she extended an open invitation for future appearances. Longoria enthusiastically accepted. Bush Hager then gifted Longoria a handmade friendship bracelet.
During the show, the conversation touched upon a humorous anecdote from former First Lady Laura Bush. Bush had confessed to being a Desperate Housewives fan, even jokingly calling herself a “desperate housewife.” Longoria playfully acknowledged Bush’s comment, crediting her with boosting the show’s popularity.
Longoria reminisced about her time on Desperate Housewives, recalling the overwhelming global fame. She shared a London anecdote where she mistook crowds gathered for her as fans of a bigger celebrity, highlighting the show’s immense impact.
Longoria’s appearance follows other celebrity guest hosts like Taraji P. Henson, filling in during Kotb’s absence. The show has temporarily transitioned to “Jenna & Friends,” featuring rotating guest hosts alongside Bush Hager. Upcoming guests include Keke Palmer and Scarlett Johansson.
Kotb recently bid farewell to Today to prioritise raising her daughters. The emotional goodbye marked a significant shift for the show, leading to the “Jenna & Friends” segment.