This New Year’s Eve, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager will host a special celebration featuring 46 of their closest friends. Viewers can tune in to “A Toast to 2025!” on December 31 at 10:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The two-hour event aims to honor the highlights of 2025 while welcoming the new year.
Celebration Features Celebrity Guests
Kotb and Hager will be joined by a star-studded lineup for their first primetime special since Kotb left TODAY earlier in 2025. The roster of guests includes prominent figures from NBC’s TODAY show and Olympic coverage team:
- Blayne Alexander
- Andrea Canning
- Dylan Dreyer
- Willie Geist
- Savannah Guthrie
- Lester Holt
- Tom Llamas
- Josh Mankiewicz
- Craig Melvin
- Keith Morrison
- Al Roker
Notably, stars like Maria Taylor, Lindsey Vonn, and Johnny Weir are also slated to attend. Vonn made headlines recently by qualifying for the upcoming Winter Games after ending her retirement. This achievement is expected to be a significant talking point during the special.
Entertainment from Popular NBC Shows
In addition to news personalities, the celebration will feature talent from some of NBC’s most beloved shows:
- Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila (American Ninja Warrior)
- Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent)
- David Alan Grier (St. Denis Medical)
- Belissa Escobedo (Happy’s Place)
- Melissa Roxburgh and Sara Garcia (The Hunting Party)
- Josh McKenzie and Patrick Sabongui (The Hunting Party)
- Kristin Chenoweth and Jenn Lyon (Stumble)
- Chris Hardwick (The Wall)
A Must-Watch Event
The event is expected to draw attention from fans and viewers alike, featuring a mix of entertainers and journalists. The presence of renowned guests like Tiffany Haddish and reality stars from Love Island USA makes the celebration a must-watch.
Other notable attendees include:
- Ethan Slater (Wicked: For Good)
- Brian Baumgartner (The Office)
- Jim Gaffigan
- Lil Rel Howery
- Nate Jackson
- Carson Kressley
- Loni Love
- Chris Mann
- Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live)
- Tom Papa
- Rob Riggle
- Wanda Sykes
“A Toast to 2025!” promises an exciting blend of nostalgia and future possibilities. Don’t miss the chance to usher in the new year with two of TODAY’s most beloved figures.
Mark your calendars for December 31, and join in the celebration exclusively on NBC.
