Craig Melvin is stepping into a new role on the “TODAY” show. The NBC News personality is set to replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of “TODAY,” alongside Savannah Guthrie starting in 2025. The announcement came directly from Guthrie on Thursday, Nov. 14. “Our dear friend and talented, wonderful, hardworking, most worthy of this, Craig Melvin is the new anchor of the today show!” she exclaimed, before noting how the decision was one of the “most popular decisions NBC News has ever made.” Melvin, who already co-hosts the third hour of “TODAY,” then addressed his new role, saying how “beyond excited and grateful” he is, sharing, “I’ve enjoyed just a lifetime of blessings, and this is the latest of a long line of blessings.” Kotb also noted on Thursday that her last day as co-host will be Jan. 10, 2025.
0:00 – Exciting News: Craig Melvin Takes the Lead
1:29 – Craig Melvin’s Emotional Response
3:30 – Hoda Kotb’s Departure Announcement
4:58 – Reflecting on a 26-Year Journey at NBC
6:25 – Hoda’s New Chapter: Future Plans
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Great now I wish Shenille (?spell) could replace Savannah,sorry
Congratulations!!!!! Craig!!!
I get it. Denim shirts are back in style…..but that one is fugly!!!!!
I really like this man it’s been on this show for many years as a support cast, but would prefer a more vivacious cohost