When you mistake one bald weatherman for another on live TV, hilarity and awkwardness ensue. Jenna Bush Hager created a moment of pure confusion Tuesday morning on the “Today” show when she mistakenly asked Al Roker about kissing her late grandmother, former First Lady Barbara Bush. The 43-year-old co-anchor’s mix-up left the veteran weatherman thoroughly stunned during what should have been a routine Morning Boost segment.
The amusing incident occurred while Bush Hager was discussing a commemorative stamp honoring her grandmother. In the middle of reflecting on Barbara Bush’s legacy, she suddenly turned to the 70-year-old Roker and asked, “Remember when you made out with her, Al?” The unexpected question caught everyone off guard as Roker sat there looking bewildered.
Bush Hager doubled down on the confusion by pressing further, asking, “Didn’t you kiss her?” before her brain caught up with her mouth. She quickly realized her error and corrected herself, saying, “That was Willard,” referencing former “Today” weatherman Willard Scott.
Roker confirmed the correction with good humor, saying, “That was Willard, other bald weather guy.” The mortified Bush Hager apologized for the mix-up, but Roker took it all in stride, joking about the awkwardness of the situation.
The Famous Kiss That Started It All
The moment Bush Hager was actually referencing became a legendary piece of television history during the 1989 Inaugural Parade. Barbara Bush spontaneously rushed over to weatherman Willard Scott and planted a quick kiss directly on his lips, while then-President George H.W. Bush walked past, creating an unforgettable moment that has been replayed countless times over the years.
“How ’bout that? I’ve been kissed by the best!” Scott exclaimed after the impromptu smooch. Bush Hager has shared this story multiple times on Today, previously calling it potentially “one of her life highlights” and noting the obvious chemistry between her grandmother and the beloved weatherman.
The former First Daughter has even suggested that there was genuine flirtation between Barbara Bush and Scott, sharing that someone who worked with her grandmother confirmed “they just really liked each other” and felt there was “some sort of chemistry there,” according to People.
A Week of Workplace Mix-Ups
This weatherman confusion capped off an entertaining week of mistaken communications for Bush Hager. The previous day, Monday’s show featured another mix-up when Savannah Guthrie‘s introduction sparked immediate pregnancy speculation among the male co-hosts after she said, “Jenna’s got a little something in the oven for the Boost.”
The innocent comment about the Morning Boost segment sent Carson Daly and Al Roker into questioning mode, asking if Bush Hager was making a baby announcement. The mother of three quickly shut down the speculation, explaining she understood Guthrie’s actual meaning about the upcoming segment content.
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