Okay daytime TV watchers you are not going to believe what happened on the Today Show! Jenna Bush Hager was trying to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style but things took a super funny and unexpected turn involving a pint of Guinness and well let's just say a bit of a wardrobe oops !
'Split the G' Challenge Goes Hilariously Wrong for Jenna Bush Hager and Her Green Dress Pays the Price
So here is the deal Jenna and Willie Geist were on Today With Jenna & Friends and they decided to try the viral "Split the G" Guinness challenge. You know the one where you try to drink just enough Guinness so the foam lands right in the middle of the "G" in "Guinness" on the glass? Sounds easy right? Wrong!
Jenna was feeling confident even saying she wanted to "make her mom proud" and dedicating it to her mom Laura Bush. But as soon as she took a swig things went south quickly. Guinness went everywhere! It splashed all over her chin and all down her super cute emerald green dress. It was a total beer explosion situation.
Jenna was a great sport about it though laughing and joking right away. Willie Geist was cracking up too asking if anyone had a "mop" or "tarp" to clean up the mess. Jenna herself exclaimed "What just happened? My body couldn't take it. My body just rejected that!" She also lamented "Unfortunately I ruined my nice green dress." Oh Jenna we feel your pain but it was seriously funny to watch!
Willie Geist Tries the Challenge (and Does a Little Better) But It's Still All About Jenna's Fail
After Jenna's epic fail Willie Geist gave the "Split the G" challenge a go himself. Jenna even warned him it was not as easy as it looks saying she thought she had "all the beer moves saved up." Willie actually did manage to drink his Guinness without showering himself in it which is already a win compared to Jenna. He still didn't quite "split the G" perfectly though.
Jenna was still reeling from her own attempt saying "I just can't believe someone can do that. That's shocking to me!" Willie jokingly fired back "This is shocking to me what I just witnessed" referring to Jenna's beer dress moment. The whole thing was lighthearted and hilarious classic morning TV fun.
Throwback to Hoda and Kathie Lee Days: Booze and Funny Moments are a 'Today' Show Tradition
This whole Guinness mishap kind of reminds us of the good old days of Today With Kathie Lee & Hoda right? Remember Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb always chatting about everything over glasses of wine? Boozy moments and on-air laughs seem to be part of the Today show DNA especially in that fourth hour block.
Guest Co-Host Fun: Willie Geist and the Rotating 'Friends' Lineup Since Hoda's Departure
Speaking of Today With Jenna & Friends did you know Jenna has been having a rotating cast of guest co-hosts lately? Ever since Hoda Kotb took some time away from the show Jenna has been joined by different "friends" each week. Willie Geist has been a popular pick with many fans even wanting him to take over the co-hosting spot permanently. Viewers seem to love his chemistry with Jenna and their fun on-air dynamic.
NBC hasn't officially announced who will permanently fill Hoda's seat yet. But in the meantime it's been fun seeing different co-hosts like Willie step in and bring their own energy to the show. Jenna seems to be having a blast with all the fill-ins even if she does have to get used to new personalities each week. But let's be real who wouldn't want to co-host with Jenna Bush Hager?
Key Hilarious Moments from Jenna's Guinness 'Split the G' Fail:
- The Setup: Jenna confidently declares "Make my mom proud Laura this is for you" before attempting the challenge.
- The Spill: Guinness erupts from the glass and drenches Jenna's green dress and chin.
- Jenna's Reaction: "What just happened? My body couldn't take it. My body just rejected that!"
- Willie's Reaction: Asks for a "mop or tarp" and jokingly expresses shock at what he witnessed.
- The Dress Drama: Jenna laments "Unfortunately I ruined my nice green dress" with a laugh.
Jenna Bush Hager: Relatable On-Air Mishaps and Keeping it Real on the 'Today' Show
Let's be honest we all have those moments where things don't go exactly as planned and Jenna Bush Hager just had one of those moments live on TV for everyone to see. But that's part of why we love her right? She is relatable she is funny and she doesn't take herself too seriously. This Guinness challenge fail is just another example of Jenna being genuine and bringing some lighthearted fun to our mornings on the Today Show. Cheers to that even if it's a slightly beer-soaked cheer!