Share and Follow

Jenna Bush Hager “cornered” guest host Matt Rogers on Today With Jenna & Friends after the comedian recently name dropped his celebrity crush.

Bush Hager seized the opportunity to set Rogers up on a date bright and early during Monday’s broadcast of Today. The show kicked off with a clip of Rogers appearing on Hot Ones with Bowen Yang in which he was challenged to either eat a death wing or name his celebrity crush.

Rogers decided to “risk it.”

“Jonathan Groff. I’ve always been interested. I think we should have a drink,” he says in the clip.

Rogers was mortified that Bush Hager shared the clip on Today. “You can’t elevate it like this because now it’s gonna become a real thing!” he told Bush Hager as he covered his face.

But Bush Hager reminded him to have some hope.

“Why not? Shoot your shot. Remember when Travis Kelce asked Taylor Swift out via a friendship bracelet on a podcast?” she asked.

When Rogers asked if she thought he and Groff could be “the gay version of that,” Bush Hager replied, “Neither one of you are an athlete or a pop star, but yes, that’s the gay version of this.”

jenna bush hager, matt rogers
Photo: NBC

Later, Bush Hager even invited Groff onto the show so he could meet Rogers in person. “You are crazy!” Rogers told her.

“It’d be so fun! I think you guys would be perfect together. I’m envisioning it,” she said. “I loved him in Hamilton. I went and saw it and he was really nice to my mom. He’s really good with moms and I know your mom’s really close you.”

Rogers made it very clear that he’s still “interested” in getting a drink with Groff. But he could not get over the embarrassment of being “cornered” on Today by Bush Hager.

“I can’t be on television doing this!” he said. “And the thing is, it’s live and that’s why this is must-see TV because you might just see me cornered by JBH!”

Today with Jenna & Friends airs on weekdays at 10/9c on NBC.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Teyana Taylor Shares Insight on Successful Co-Parenting Journey with Ex-Husband Iman Shumpert

Teyana Taylor is sharing her thoughts on navigating coparenting with her former…

Season 2 Finale of ‘Landman’ to Premiere on Paramount+: Release Date and Streaming Details

The curtain is about to fall on the second season of Landman,…

Lucien Laviscount and Lennon Gallagher Showcase Trendsetting Style at Milan Fashion Week

Lucien Laviscount turned heads with his striking new moustache as he made…

Jane Fonda’s Inspiring Journey: 88-Year-Old Icon Spotted at Airport with a New Travel Style

Jane Fonda was spotted at LAX this week, being assisted in a…

Crystal Palace Weighs Early Departure for Glasner Following Manager’s Outburst

Crystal Palace is reportedly considering parting ways with manager Oliver Glasner ahead…

Is ‘The Rip 2’ Coming to Netflix Soon? Here’s What We Know

Netflix seems to have hit the jackpot with its latest release, as…

Unveiling the Deceptive Secrets: Behind-the-Scenes Revelations from ‘Traitors

Since its debut, The Traitors has captivated audiences, establishing a loyal fan…

Stranger Things’ Newcomer Amybeth McNulty Reflects on Her Unusual Journey with Netflix Hit

Amybeth McNulty, the talented Irish actress, is still adjusting to her role…