‘Today with Hoda & Jenna’ Festive Lineup: Swank, Criss, Napier, and More Join Holiday Lineup

Today with Hoda & Jenna

NBC’s Today with Hoda & Jenna has unveiled its holiday week lineup, blending festive cheer with topical discussions and celebrity appearances.

The week kicks off Monday, December 23, with a spirited debate on Christmas traditions, followed by hair guru Chris Appleton decoding the latest holiday trends. Chef Alejandra Ramos offers advice on last-minute entertaining, and gift-wrapping expert Lindsey Peers provides creative solutions for those still scrambling to wrap presents. A special performance by Stella Cole and Darren Criss adds a musical touch to the festivities.

Tuesday, December 24, sees Hoda and Jenna tackle the reality (or lack thereof) in Christmas movies, while home renovation stars Ben and Erin Napier offer tips for last-minute holiday decorating. Celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich shares some of her holiday cooking secrets.

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Wednesday, December 25, brings a discussion of holiday dilemmas and a chat with actress Hilary Swank. Chef Anne Burrell contributes to the culinary side of the festivities with holiday-themed recipes.

The latter part of the week shifts to highlights from past shows. Thursday, December 26, features “best of” segments, including conversations with Trevor Noah, Pamela Anderson, Ali Wong, and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.

Friday, December 27, revisits some of the show’s most entertaining games and segments, with appearances by Leanne Morgan, Bowen Yang, Keke Palmer, Scarlett Johansson, Neil Patrick Harris, and Josh Gad.

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Today with Hoda & Jenna airs weekdays at 10:00 AM on NBC.

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