Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin and Today

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.”
Hoda Kotb left a surprise letter for Craig Melvin. Here’s what it said
Hoda Kotb put her writing skills to good use before leaving TODAY by penning a letter to her successor. Ahead of Hoda’s last day on Jan. 10, she wrote a heartfelt poem to Craig Melvin for him to read as he takes over as co-anchor of TODAY alongside Savannah Guthrie on Jan. 13.
Craig Melvin asked Hoda Kotb if she was being 'forced out' before her Today exit
Craig Melvin was so shocked by the news of Hoda Kotb's Today show exit that he thought she was being 'forced out.'
Craig Melvin Asked Hoda Kotb If She Was ‘Sick’ After Learning of Her ‘Today’ Exit
New Today cohost Craig Melvin initially thought Hoda Kotb might be sick when she pulled him aside to tell him she was stepping down from the NBC morning show. "My dressing room is two over from hers,
Where is Hoda Kotb? Craig Melvin kicks off 'Today' show hosting gig
Melvin began his new role by telling audiences how grateful and excited he was to sit in the host seat. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "You've sat there so many times but this morning is special.
Craig Melvin Feared ‘Today’ Show Was ‘Forcing Out’ Hoda Kotb When She Announced Exit
Today confirmed Kotb’s exit in September 2024 and Melvin was announced as her successor less than two months later. He made his debut as co-anchor on January 13 alongside Savannah Guthrie, who has been co-hosting the morning show since 2012.
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 Moved to Tears Reading Letter from Hoda Kotb During First Today Broadcast As Co-Anchor
Teary-eyed, Melvin read aloud the letter Kotb wrote to him, which read: "I'm moving forward, so reach back your hand. Grab the baton, your world will expand. The adventures are endless, the people so dear. Great memories await, year after year."
Craig Melvin Reveals the First 2 People Who Knew He'd Succeed Hoda Kotb on 'Today'
Were you surprised when NBC announced that Craig Melvin would succeed Hoda Kotb as a co-anchor on the Today show? It turns out we weren't the only ones shocked by the news — Craig was, too. In November 2024,
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Craig Melvin Asked Hoda Kotb ‘Are They Forcing You Out?’ Before ‘Today’ Show Exit
Craig Melvin revealed he questioned Hoda Kotb about whether she chose to leave 'Today' when he learned of her exit from the ...
Today's Savannah Guthrie's timely warning to Craig Melvin amid new role
Savannah Guthrie had an important warning for her Today co-anchor Craig Melvin, two weeks after he replaced Hoda Kotb on the ...
Craig Melvin Wanted His Mom to Know His 'Today' News First
Craig Melvin reveals that his wife Lindsay Czarniak and mom Betty Melvin were the only people he was allowed to tell that he'd succeed Hoda Kotb on 'Today.' ...
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 ...
Savannah Guthrie jokes Hoda Kotb left ‘disgusting s–t’ behind after ‘Today’ exit — like ‘belly button lint’
We go in and we sit on the set and there are these trays,” Guthrie joked, explaining that in the trays for their personal ...
Craig Melvin Emotionally Reflects on Landing“ Today”'s Top Anchor Seat: 'This Is a Gift and It's Not Lost on Me' (Exclusive)
The NBC newsman is taking over the position from longtime 'Today' anchor Hoda Kotb Craig Melvin admits he’s generally not an ...
Savannah Guthrie reveals unexpected decision on Today show replacement: 'Last to know'
For Savannah, Hoda’s exit felt deeply personal. The pair had spent over a decade together on the Today show, forging a bond ...