Today With Hoda & Jenna began with a debate between Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager on the ethics of making out in public. The discussion was sparked by a recent Cosmopolitan article that labeled making out in public as the “least objectionable form of PDA.” Kotb seemed to agree with this take, expressing her enjoyment of making out in public. This led Bush Hager to jokingly refer to Kotb as the show’s resident “sex guru,” due to Kotb’s openness about her romantic life on the show and her recent dates.
Kotb coyly confirmed to Bush Hager that she has engaged in public displays of affection, but when pushed by Bush Hager on whether she had done it recently, Kotb nervously denied it. The co-hosts laughed off the line of questioning, but Kotb was visibly nervous. The discussion around PDA continued with the addition of I’ve Had It hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan, who sided with Bush Hager’s view that PDA should be kept at home rather than in public spaces like the street.
Sullivan expressed her frustration with PDA in public during the day, seeing it as disruptive and inappropriate. Bush Hager agreed, highlighting how witnessing public displays of affection can be uncomfortable, especially for children. Kotb, on the other hand, defended her love for public displays of affection and questioned where the romance had gone. The discussion turned to a story Kotb shared previously about making out in a furniture store in New York City, highlighting her adventurous and daring approach to romance.
Despite the differing opinions on PDA in public, the co-hosts and their guests managed to have a lighthearted and humorous conversation on the topic. Kotb embraced her preference for public displays of affection, while Bush Hager and her guests emphasized the importance of keeping intimacy private. The segment ended with a playful nod to Kotb’s adventurous romantic experiences and a reminder of where viewers can watch Today with Hoda and Jenna. Overall, the debate on PDA highlighted the diversity of opinions on public displays of affection and added a fun and engaging element to the show.
