Vicky Nguyen celebrated Emmy-winning journalist and frequent Today show contributor became the center of lighthearted on-air moment due to her misplaced shoes while discussing 2025 student loan changes on NBC's broadcast. Vicky Nguyen who regularly offers expert financial advice and investigative reporting joined weekend co-anchors Laura Jarrett and Peter Alexander however quickly discovered the lack of proper footwear. The incident occurred during the Thursday December 26 broadcast which showed what occurred in place of the actual footwear.
Peter Alexander Teases Vicky Nguyen Over "Christmas Slippers" on Live Television Program
After discussing a segment with fellow NBC News member Jacob Soboroff on the student loan changes for 2025 Peter Alexander jokingly commented about Vicky Nguyen's unusual choice of "Christmas slippers". Peter Alexander showed Vicky Nguyen bright yellow oversized slip-ons which did not match her purple business suit making it a comical moment. Vicky Nguyen humorously described her footwear blunder as “day-after-Christmas mom-brain moment”. Vicky Nguyen told audiences she left behind her professional shoes. She then jokingly acknowledged Today’s director for keeping the focus away from her feet until it was eventually pointed out by Peter Alexander live on national TV. Vicky joked that her "Christmas slippers" were incredibly comfortable despite this very specific blunder.
Colleagues Rally in Support of Vicky Nguyen's Cozy Footwear on Today Show During Broadcast
Vicky Nguyen’s colleagues at the Today show openly expressed support for her very comfy Christmas inspired slippers on live TV. Dylan Dreyer the resident meteorologist for Today jokingly commented that many feel tired and want to feel cozy post holiday with overeating as the main cause which helped relieve some of the embarrassment felt by Nguyen during this incident. Laura Jarrett specifically told Peter Alexander that his remark is "never getting out of the dog house" with this playful insult. Today Show has proven its culture has elements of family atmosphere.
Vicky Nguyen has become a common staple on Today show since she officially joined NBC News in April of 2019 which shows a long working relationship with many of the members of her broadcast. She shares three daughters Emerson 15 Odessa 12 and Renley 8 with her husband Brian demonstrating her skills of managing multiple important life moments alongside a media career.
The Nguyen Family Tradition: Unique and Creative Holiday Card Photoshoots That Surprise Audiences
The Nguyen family shared a Barbie themed Christmas card that featured them as an action figures a group of personalities known in popular culture. This Christmas card idea was very successful after the entire family was in unanimous agreement as mentioned by Vicky Nguyen herself. The Nguyen family continues the tradition of making new memories for their daughters while trying to provide "fun and joyful" contributions within their community during annual Christmas period . Christmas card photoshoots are a Nguyen family custom every year trying to engage with loved ones using fun and relevant content. This allows a new way for her to connect with family as she builds memories with her three young daughters who enjoy the holiday season in creative ways.
The Nguyen family’s first move to New York inspired them to create old-school hip-hop themed card while wearing tracksuits from previous eras. An ‘80s workout theme has also featured during the family’s many Christmas photoshoots that showcase many creative abilities within the group. Today has been broadcasting weekday mornings at 7 am ET offering many stories from various regions across USA as part of the news broadcasting.