Jenna Bush Hager, the popular host of Today With Jenna & Friends, shared her thoughts on her future during the show on August 6, 2025. While she is not leaving the talk show immediately, she indicated a desire to potentially relocate to her hometown of Austin, Texas, when her tenure on the program concludes.
In a candid conversation with guest host Matt Rogers, Bush Hager expressed her belief that life is made up of various chapters. She stated, “I have this sort of dream — I just think everybody should have chapters in their lives. So, I have a dream, I don’t know how realistic it is, but when this chapter, when the Jenna & Friends chapter has come to a close…” This statement highlights her openness to new opportunities as she reflects on her journey since joining the show in 2019.
Bush Hager mentioned that a significant factor influencing her potential move back to Texas is her children reaching their teenage years. “When I’m ready to go to my next chapter, I think it’d be so nice to move back to Texas and let my kids — I went to a big public high school — like, have a different life,” she explained. Her commitment to her family’s upbringing resonates with her own experiences growing up in Texas alongside her twin sister, Barbara Bush, and their notable parents, former President George W. Bush and Laura Bush.
While she remains dedicated to her role on the show, Bush Hager’s comments suggest that she is contemplating significant changes. Responding to Rogers’ question about the inevitability of her departure, she quipped, “Well, linear television, baby! Who knows?” This playful remark underscores the unpredictable nature of television careers.
As Jenna Bush Hager continues to navigate her role in daytime television, her revelations about a potential return to her Texas roots provide insight into her personal aspirations. While loyal viewers can expect her presence on Today With Jenna & Friends for the foreseeable future, this discussion opens up possibilities for what lies ahead in her professional and personal life.
