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Today fans insist show couldnt sink any lower as they call out Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hag

FANS have called out Today co-hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager for lip-syncing a song during their holiday segment. 

The commotion started during opera singer Cheryl Porter's live performance of "A Carefree Christmas."

Cheryl, 51, sang the holiday single with Hoda, 59, Jenna, 42, and a choir.

Hoda promised the audience: "We are going to perform it live!"  

The In The Spirit singer held the mic as the Today hosts danced between her and waved their arms. 

Hoda and Jenna were buddled up for the cold with their long trench coats.

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Cheryl donned a festive red and green outfit with ornaments all over the full-length skirt.

THE BACKLASH

Viewers took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and mocked the morning show could not "sink any lower" as the trio was caught mimicking the lyrics.

One viewer said: "Just when you thought this show couldn’t sink any lower. 

"What a horrid performance to say the least, seriously."

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Another viewer added: "Sounded like a recording." 

A third viewer mocking wrote: "Lip syncing at its finest."

A fourth person chimed: "Is the Today show trying to lose viewers? If so, this is a great start."

'ALWAYS IN HARMONY'

This is not the only time the Today Show duo promoted their holiday single.

After Thanksgiving, the pair released the tune along with a music video

They shared the title and the cover art, which featured the pair in matching white sweaters, red scarves, and Santa hats.

Hoda shared how Cheryl "sat with us, and we matched her tone, and we learned to go from non-singers to below-average singers.”

She explained why they decided to make the song: “We’re always in harmony on the show. 

"So we thought, why don’t we put that harmony to the test?”

Just before the music video started playing, Jenna added: “We love Christmas. 

"So, here we go, let’s drop it, baby!"

The clip showed Hoda, Jenna, and Cheryl in the recording studio. 

The three were dancing with Christmas decorations and eating festive cookies.

MIXED REACTIONS

Fans had mixed feelings about the track as they pointed out that the hosts should "stick to what they do" and avoid a music career.

One fan wrote: “It’s a special song not because it’s a vocally talented performance but because it’s meant to bring joy and smiles and done with love!”

A second fan stated: “Lots of laughs! It’s so terrible but so so cute.”

A third fan offered: “Oh my God, Hoda! You sound pretty much on key!

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"I was afraid but very much surprised and enjoyed this song!!”

A fourth person chimed: “THE BEST! I love you both! Great way to usher in the Christmas season!”

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Martina Birk

Update: 2024-05-09