Justin Sylvester and Jenna Bush Hager drama explained as fans accuse co-host of getting too handsy in viral video × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP Feature Justin Sylvester and Jenna Bush Hager drama explained as fans accuse co-host of getting too handsy in viral video By Karishma Rao Modified 13 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Jenna Bush Hager slammed for invading co-host's personal space (Image via Getty Images) The Today show recently became a trending topic after Jenna Bush Hager's on-air invasion of co-host Justin Sylvester's personal space. The former continuously attempted to get closer to Sylvester despite him cueing her that he was uncomfortable. Netizens have since taken to social media slamming Bush Hager for her actions. Things got a little awkward for NBC viewers on Wednesday during the cooking segment of the Today show, hosted by Jenna Bush Hager, Justin Sylvester, and guest Andy Baraghani. Hager placed her hand on Sylvester and leaned towards him as the trio prepared a roast chicken in the hopes of getting a better look at what Baraghani was cooking. She then placed her hand on the co-host's shoulder, at which point he shrugged her hand away. Jenna Bush Hager also continued to move towards him despite Justin Sylvester creating some space between the two, but the former did not get the hint and continued to move towards him. After doing so, Bush Hager smiled towards the camera. A few moments later, Sylvester was seen using his hand to push her away. Netizens found their silent interaction uncomfortable to watch. Many slammed the Sisters First author for invading her co-host’s personal space. After she received a barrage of criticism online, Sylvester took to his Instagram story to address the matter. What did Justin Sylvester say about his co-host In the video, Sylvester explains that things were not as they seemed. He stated that the two were "flirting." He explained how he attempted to get closer to the chef as he was "cute." Meanwhile, he was pushing her away so he could have a "one-on-one moment" with the guest chef. Justin Sylvester said in the Instagram story: “People thought that she was invading my space, and that’s actually not the truth. What we were doing was we were both flirting. … well, I was flirting with the chef because he was so cute and I was pushing her out of the way so I could have a one-on-one moment with the chef.” The television personality went on to clear Jenna Bush Hager’s name and complimented her for being a warm person. He said: “That girl is one of the nicest, most welcoming people that I’ve ever met.” Sylvester also expressed disappointment that the matter was taken out of context and was made into a spectacle. The post below contains both Justin Sylvester's Instagram story and the viral video: View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Netizens react to viral Justin Sylvester and Jenna Bush Hager clip As mentioned prior, netizens found the silent interaction awkward to watch. Many stated that Bush Hager was overstepping her boundaries. Several netizens online exclaimed that her behavior was "disturbing" to watch. Luckily, Sylvester made it clear that that was not the case before matters got worse. A few tweets where netizens called out the daughter of former U.S. President George W. Bush read: Kim Wexler's Ponytail@MadisonKittay@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna This is so uncomfortable to watch.And every time he tries to evade her or push her off, she looks directly into the camera like, "Look at how naughty I am tee hee hee." It's disturbing and not cute.302@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna This is so uncomfortable to watch.And every time he tries to evade her or push her off, she looks directly into the camera like, "Look at how naughty I am tee hee hee." It's disturbing and not cute. NoChillMood@ritaag@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna Oh lord2@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna Oh lord https://t.co/Yb9zIyhv0z 49Lifestyle - My Way My Brand@Scorpio19771@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna Wait he was literally pushing her away! Was HR watching this?27@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna Wait he was literally pushing her away! Was HR watching this? Polysci Mom@polyscimom@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna WTH? He had to push her away. She did not stop.2@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna WTH? He had to push her away. She did not stop. there fixed it ?@intentionalit@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna1@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna https://t.co/CzjlhhtGPd Anita is a tired Introverted Extrovert ?@ACGladToBeMe@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna That was uncomfortable to watch. He never lost eye contact with the camera as he shrugged her hand from his shoulder and pushed her back to maintain space between them.9@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna That was uncomfortable to watch. He never lost eye contact with the camera as he shrugged her hand from his shoulder and pushed her back to maintain space between them. Bad Man@Badlikeme@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna If the roles were reversed. You are not wrong.3@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna If the roles were reversed. You are not wrong. Susan Buchanan@susanebuchanan@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna That was just gross to watch. I hope someone at the network does something about it.7@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna That was just gross to watch. I hope someone at the network does something about it. Lolo__be@lolo__be@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna ??‍ Clearly she has no regard for personal space and she's not taking the hint to his non-verbal cues...YIKES!9@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna ??‍ Clearly she has no regard for personal space and she's not taking the hint to his non-verbal cues...YIKES! https://t.co/pqLCx6Dfl5 ‍ THEE Anita and None Other ‍@anita1956@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna6@flywithkamala @HodaAndJenna https://t.co/KP459R1PXD How old is Justin Sylvester The native of Los Angeles is 35 years old. Sylvester received his bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. He worked as a personal assistant, life coach, consultant, and stylist before getting his big break on Actors Entertainment in 2010. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post He rose to prominence after appearing on Beverly Hills Nannies in 2012. Sylvester's appearance as a presenter on E!News Live also helped him gain traction online. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Babylona Bora × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeCricket NewsScheduleIND vs SAAUS vs WIENG vs PAKLegends LeagueECC T10County ChampionshipBukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022Japan Cricket LeagueWI-W vs NZ-WECT10T20 World Cup FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Extreme Rules 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarChina OpenTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी