Jenna Bush Hager has questions about Olympian Sturla Holm Lægreid‘s affair after he publicly revealed he was unfaithful at the 2026 Winter Games.
“Oh, I didn’t know if it happened in Olympic Village,” Bush Hager, 44, said during the Wednesday, February 11, episode of Today With Jenna & Sheinelle. “Because you know what happens in Olympic Village. It gets really frisky up in there.”
Guest Ashley Graham explained that the couple had only been together for a few months before Lægreid, 28, cheated.
“Yes, that’s a nice sentiment that he said, but they’re not even married,” Graham, 38, continued. “This is red flags. … Mistakes happen, but this early on? Run, honey, run.”
Norwegian athlete Sturla Holm Lægreid addressed the backlash after his affair confession overshadowed teammate Johan-Olav Botn’s gold medal finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Lægreid, 28, extended an apology to his ex-girlfriend after telling the public about his infidelity in a live TV interview at the sporting event. Lægreid said in a statement on Wednesday, […]
Lægreid revealed his indiscretion during a life interview after winning a bronze medal in the men’s 20km biathlon on Tuesday, February 10.
“There is someone I wanted to share this with who might not be watching today,” he said. “Six months ago I met the love of my life, the most beautiful and kindest person in the world. Three months ago, I made the biggest mistake of my life and was unfaithful.”
The athlete explained that he told his girlfriend about the “about a week ago,” saying, “This has been the worst week of my life.”
“I had the gold medal in life, and I am sure there are many people who will see things differently, but I only have eyes for her,” he continued. “Sport has come second these last few days. Yes, I wish I could share this with her.”
Lægreid’s ex — who has asked to remain anonymous — later addressed the viral moment while speaking with the Norwegian outlet VG on Wednesday.
“I did not choose to be put in this position, and it hurts to have to be in it. We have had contact and he is aware of my opinions on this,” she said, admitting that it’s “hard to forgive” infidelity despite the public “declaration of love.”
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She added, “[I am grateful] to my family and friends who have embraced me and supported me during this time. Also to everyone else who has thought of me and sympathized, without knowing who I am.”
Lægreid noted in a follow-up statement that he “deeply” regrets his actions. “I am not quite myself today, and I am not thinking clearly,” he said on Wednesday. “My apologies go to Johan-Olav, who deserved all the attention after the gold. It also goes to my ex-girlfriend, who involuntarily ended up in the media spotlight. I hope she is doing well.”
Lægreid emphasized that his focus moving forward is on the Olympics and said he will not “answer any further questions” about his personal life.
While weighing in on the Today show, Bush Hager noted that Lægreid’s initial comments about the affair “seemed very sincere,” but she wasn’t sure live TV was the best place to address it.
“I feel the same way about a public proposal,” she said, later adding, “It’s on him. But shouldn’t it be the happiest week of your life [being in the Olympics]?”