NBC’s 10 AM hour keeps the summer energy high next week as Today with Jenna & Friends rolls out a holiday-tinged lineup packed with food, fashion, pop culture, and a splash of Cirque.
Justin Sylvester is back in the co-host seat for most of the week, joining Jenna Bush Hager starting Monday, May 26. The Memorial Day episode leads with a roundtable-style “Great Debate,” a catch-up with comedian Jim Gaffigan, and seasonal eats from culinary producer Katie Stilo. Style contributor Jasmine Snow has fashion locked, while Meaghan Murphy brings recs for outdoor fun.
Tuesday’s slate blends wellness and pop culture, with Destiny’s Child alum Michelle Williams dropping by to plug her latest project, Death Becomes Her. Gabrielle Bernstein returns with a 10th anniversary edition of her bestselling book The Universe Has Your Back. Urzila Carlson also stops in, and beauty editor Faith Xue curates top AAPI-owned beauty brands.
The middle of the week includes a few curveballs. Wednesday features a surprise guest co-host, a “Get a Clue” game segment, and appearances by comic Heather McMahan and baker Gesine Bullock-Prado for a TODAY Food segment.
Thursday brings more buzzy faces with country-pop artist Kelsea Ballerini joining for a sit-down, and Toya Boudy back in the kitchen. Author Florence Knapp stops by for Read with Jenna, discussing her debut The Names. Trivia or Dare rounds out the hour.
The week closes with relationship talk from dating coach Devyn Simone, summer shorts styling with Melissa Garcia, and a performance from Cirque du Soleil, plus Jenna’s Bookshop segment to cap things off.
Today with Jenna & Friends airs weekdays at 10 AM ET/PT on NBC.
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