Today, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin

Craig Melvin Says It ‘Stinks’ to Wake Up at 3:45 a.m. for ‘Today’ After Replacing Hoda Kotb
Craig Melvin is grateful for his new role on Today, but he admitted there’s one part of the job that seriously “stinks.” The TV personality opened up about his early wake-up time and getting used to his new schedule as Hoda Kotb’s replacement.
Craig Melvin thought Hoda Kotb was being ‘forced out’ of $8M-a-year ‘Today’ gig: ‘No one leaves these jobs on their own’
“I was like, ‘Are they forcing you out?’ She’s like, ‘No Craig, I’m OK. I’m leaving,’” he recalled. “I was legit stunned, so much so that after she left, I went back to her dressing room, and I was like, ‘Are you sure you’re OK?’ It takes a certain kind of courage to leave anything when you’re at the height of your game.”
Craig Melvin Cries as He Reads Encouraging Letter from Hoda Kotb During First Broadcast as Today Co-Anchor
Craig Melvin made his debut co-anchoring the 'Today' show with Savannah Guthrie on Monday, Jan. 13, after taking over the role from Hoda Kotb.
Hoda Kotb's Emotional Words That Left 'Today' Replacement Craig Melvin in Tears
Craig Melvin's debut as co-anchor of Today proved to be an emotional one. On Monday, January 13, the 45-year-old broadcast journalist — who began his first day in his new gig — received a video message and a handwritten letter from his predecessor, Hoda Kotb, whose last day was Friday, January 10.
Craig Melvin Feared ‘Today’ Show Was ‘Forcing Out’ Hoda Kotb When She Announced Exit
Long before he was named the new co-anchor of the Today show, Craig Melvin was left completely shocked by Hoda Kotb ‘s decision to leave the program. In an interview with Parade, the journalist opened up about how he reacted to first hearing about Kotb’s decision — and how he wasn’t convinced that she was the instigator.
Savannah Guthrie Warns Craig Melvin His New “Today” Role Is a 'Marathon Not a Sprint,' and His Schedule 'Cannot Last'
"I was up late last night,” Melvin shared on the Tuesday, Jan. 21 episode. "Again?” Guthrie chimed in. “You know this is a ...
Craig Melvin Jokes He'll Only Retire From 'Today' When They 'Wheel Me Out of This Place' (Exclusive)
They will have to come in with boxes and security and say, you're done,' Melvin joked while exclusively chatting with Parade ...
Marco Rubio clashes with NBC ‘Today’ host Craig Melvin when pressed on Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons
After the video ended, NBC host Craig Melvin asked Rubio what message the pardons send to the rest of the world. Rubio replied that he would not “engage in domestic political debates” with the media ...
Savannah Guthrie's 'rivalry' with Craig Melvin unfolds as Today hosts face-off
Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin went head-to-head this week and proved there is one thing they're never going to agree on.
Craig Melvin's first week in photos — and the moments behind the images
Dressed in a navy suit and yellow tie that his wife and kids picked out for the occasion, Craig stands at the TODAY desk ...
Today's Craig Melvin Reveals the Surprising 'Weird' Hobby That Brings Him Joy: 'I Sound Like a Freak' (Exclusive)
Today's new co-anchor Craig Melvin opens up in this week's PEOPLE cover story about the new hobby that he can't stop gushing about.
The reason Craig Melvin dedicated his first day as co-anchor of ‘Today’ to his parents
Craig Melvin has officially taken the helm of his new role as a co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show. But not before thanking his ...
Craig Melvin reveals who he wishes he could sit down with
Craig recently took over the co-anchor seat alongside Savannah Guthrie upon Hoda Kotb's departure from TODAY. It's a role ...
Marco Rubio refuses to wade into domestic politics as secretary of state
Marco Rubio is refusing to get involved in domestic politics despite multiple news organizations asking for comment on the pardoning of Jan. 6 rioters.