Nearly a year after Hoda Kotb stepped down from Today, a new co-host is set to join Jenna Bush Hager’s hour.

Bush Hager announced on Tuesday that Sheinelle Jones will be the new permanent co-host for Today’s fourth hour.

“You all know her, she’s an extraordinary broadcaster,” Bush Hager stated. “But more importantly, she exemplifies exactly what this show is all about.”

Jones further spoke out about her new on-air gig. “To have a show like this is beyond my wildest dreams. This is the real deal, and I get to do it with Jenna.”

After she emotionally embraced Jones, Bush Hager declared, “I’m so happy you’re here. I knew I was going to cry before you walked out, I tried not to.”

“You couldn’t write this script,” Jones responded.

Jones previously co-hosted on the third hour of Today and

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