AfterTodayhostHoda Kotbsaid farewell to the show after 20 years, her co-hostJenna Bush Hagerwas in limbo.
That person was A-list actressScarlett Johansson.
Replacing Hoda is nearly impossible.
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She was a main fixture onTodayfor two decades and was beloved among viewers.
However, the internet got it right by picking Scarlett to take her place last week.
Second, according to an insider, Hoda and the crew have already given Scarlett their stamp of approval.
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Finally, if Scarlett joinsTodaypermanently, it would make her and her husbandColin Jostthe power couple of broadcast TV.
Fans Think Jenna and Scarletts Chemistry Is Electric
Hoda Kotb announced her departure earlier this fall.
We all know how broadcast TV works.
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The more views the better, and the viewers clearly want to see more of Scarlett.
“Keep in mind, the fourth hour show launched in 2007.
Scarlett has also allegedly won over Jenna, who called the show “Jenna & Scarlett.”
The crew and producers have also fallen in love with her in Hoda’s role.
The insider also gave the deets on contract talks which are supposedly underway.
ShouldThe Avengersactress accept the offer, she could be given a $5 million-a-year contract.
That’s why the co-host train now has to leave the station.
“That conversation was very impactful to me personally.”
He has been a staff writer for SNL since 2005, and co-anchor ofWeekend Updatesince 2014.
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