While Jenna Bush Hager has still been on our screens in recent days, fans have noticed that each episode has been prerecorded, pointing to an unexpected absence for the mother of three.

Jenna, who co-hosts the fourth hour of Today , welcomed Savannah Guthrie as her guest host for the August 18 and 19 episodes of Jenna & Friends .

Jenna's absence explained

© NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via The Today show aired prerecorded episodes of Jenna & Friends

The duo shared in the opening segment that Monday's episode was a "highlight show" about "amazing women", with producers airing old interviews from celebrities like Martha Stewart, Sofia Vergara and Sarah Jessica Parker .

The following day, they highlighted major interview moments from recent months, including Halle Berry

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