Comedian and actor Matt Rogers is guest co-hosting the fourth hour of the Today show this week, drawing positive reaction from viewers who are advocating for him to be made a permanent host. Rogers is appearing alongside Jenna Bush Hager for the daily segment.
The co-hosting position has been filled by a rotation of guests since Hoda Kotb departed the role earlier this year. Fans have taken to social media platforms to express their approval of Rogers' dynamic with Hager during his appearances.Rogers is widely known as the co-host of the Las Culturistas podcast, which he hosts with Bowen Yang. Yang also served as a guest co-host for the fourth hour last month, receiving similar praise from viewers who described him as a "natural" fit for the show.
Beyond his work on Las Culturistas, Matt Rogers has an acting background, with roles in television series including I Love That For You, and appeared in films. He has also hosted other television shows, such as Haute Dog and Gayme Show.
Rogers graduated from NYU and performed at UCB, establishing himself in the comedy scene. He released a holiday album in 2023 titled Have You Heard Of Christmas? which includes a song mentioning Today show personalities Al Roker and Jenna Bush Hager.
He previously discussed the song's origin on Hager's podcast, sharing that it was written during a career downturn. His appearances this week mark his first time working alongside Hager on the broadcast.
Fans of Las Culturistas have referenced inside jokes from the podcast when commenting on Rogers' hosting, highlighting the connection between his established audience and his daytime television role. The podcast's annual awards show is scheduled to air on Bravo and stream on Peacock later this year.
