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.”…