NBC’s Craig Melvin Tapped to Replace Hoda Kotb as Co-Anchor of ‘Today’ Show

Published on November 15, 2024

NBC has tapped news anchor Craig Melvin as the replacement for Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of the “Today” show. Melvin, who currently co-hosts the third hour of “Today” and is the show’s news anchor, is set to join Savannah Guthrie as the show’s co-anchor for the 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. slot. He will continue hosting the third hour with Al Roker, Dylan Dreyer, and Sheinelle Jones. Guthrie shared the news with viewers on Nov. 14, describing Melvin as “talented, wonderful, hard-working, most worthy,” adding that the show’s production team had applauded upon hearing the announcement. “I am beyond excited and grateful,” Melvin said on air Thursday. “This is the latest in a long line of blessings.”...

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