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Apr 09, 2026

SHOCKING TV DRAMA: Jenna Bush Hager called out for ‘tone deaf’ comment to Sheinelle Jones as Today co-hosts’ relationship appears ‘tense’ - ht

JENNA Bush Hager has been accused of acting insensitive while her Today co-host Sheinelle Jones told an emotional story on live TV.

The longtime Today anchor, 44, seemed to interrupt Sheinelle‘s story about discovering her wedding dress in an old suitcase less than a year after her husband Uche Ojeh’s tragic death at 45.

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Jenna Bush Hager and co-host Sheinelle Jones seemed to have an awkward interaction on Today Thursday morningCredit: NBC

 

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Jenna appeared to interrupt Sheinelle’s story about a painful moment at homeCredit: NBC

On the May 14 episode of Today with Jenna and Sheinelle during the morning show’s fourth hour, Sheinelle got choked up speaking about the heart-wrenching find in her basement as the family prepares for a big move.

“I found this old suitcase, and I unzipped it, and it was my wedding dress,” said Sheinelle.

“I remember everybody telling me that you’re supposed to get them preserved and I didn’t. I remember Uche and I took pictures all over the streets of Philadelphia so the bottom of it is dirty.”

Jenna did show her support for Sheinelle, claiming she looked “beautiful” as photos of her co-host’s wedding day flashed on the screen behind their table.

But she then discussed a recent story about her own wedding dress, which she wore during her nuptials to husband Henry in 2008.

“I wanted to do this party, which I think we should still do,” Jenna said.

“It’s called ’Seven year itch.’ Everybody wears their wedding dress. Mine won’t fit so I guess I have to go to, like, vintage or David’s Bridal or whatever.

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Today viewers accused Jenna Bush Hager of interrupting Sheinelle Jones on air Thursday morningCredit: NBC

 

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Jenna and her husband Henry Hager married in 2008Credit: Instagram/jennabhager

 

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