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Deidre Hall, longtime Days of Our Lives star portraying Marlena Evans, staged a playful slap on NBC's Today host Craig Melvin during a Friday interview to celebrate her 50-year run on the soap. Melvin encouraged the moment, and the two rehearsed the faux strike on air; the lighthearted stunt highlighted Hall’s historic tenure with Marlena, who remains on the show after decades.
On June 19, 2026, Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall slapped Today show host Craig Melvin live on air to fulfill his dream; the playful moment was choreographed with Melvin asking to be slapped and Hall delivering a near-miss swing, ending in laughter as Hall noted her 50-year run on Marlena Evans and hinted she’ll stay with Days of Our Lives as long as her key card works.
Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall playfully slapped Today host Craig Melvin on Friday’s Today show in a staged moment celebrating her 50-year run as Marlena Evans. Melvin had praised her “ability to slap” and Hall joked she “meant to miss” as crew laughed; Hall, 78, began on the NBC soap in 1976 and has three Daytime Emmy nominations, with Marlena’s storyline continuing on Peacock after Drake Hogestyn’s exit in 2024.
Savannah Guthrie abruptly left NBC’s Today show midway through the May 6 broadcast, with Craig Melvin noting she had to leave early and would return the next day. The moment fueled online chatter and speculation about her family, but NBC has offered no official explanation, underscoring how closely viewers monitor on-air moves.
Craig Melvin is taking a short break from the Today show starting April 13 with a planned return April 20; Hoda Kotb is filling in and reuniting with Savannah Guthrie. Inside chatter suggests the timing could affect ratings, and if Kotb decides to reclaim her old role, Melvin may be elbowed out, potentially shortening his vacation.
Hoda Kotb will fill in for Craig Melvin on NBC's Today next week, marking her return to the morning show as Savannah Guthrie resumes duties after missing time due to her mother's disappearance.
During a live Today show segment, Craig Melvin accidentally revealed that Jenna Bush Hager is set to have a cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2, prompting a shocked reaction from Bush Hager and on-air jokes from the hosts; the sequel, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, hits theaters May 1.
An unverified Daily Mail insider claim alleges Craig Melvin was unhappy about not being chosen to interview Savannah Guthrie on Today regarding Guthrie’s emotional search for her mother; NBC officials say Melvin was supportive of Guthrie’s interview and haven’t confirmed any snub. The chatter comes as Guthrie discussed her mother’s disappearance in a multi‑part Today interview with Hoda Kotb, with Kotb having filled Guthrie’s seat during her leave. Guthrie is set to return to the show on April 6, 2026. These claims should be treated with skepticism as they’re not officially corroborated.
Savannah Guthrie spoke candidly about her mother's disappearance in a multi-part Today interview with Hoda Kotb. An unnamed insider told Daily Mail that Craig Melvin was reportedly unhappy about not being asked to interview Guthrie for that segment, viewing the exclusion as a setback to his co-host status. NBC has not publicly confirmed these claims, and the piece notes Kotb’s earlier departure and Melvin’s current role alongside Guthrie, with Guthrie planning to return soon. Treat the rumor with skepticism as gossip rather than confirmed news.
Jennifer Lopez appeared on the Today show to promote her film 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and addressed questions about her divorce from Ben Affleck, emphasizing her focus on her professional life and expressing gratitude for Affleck's role in her film, while also sharing how her work helped her cope with personal challenges.
Hoda Kotb announced her final day as co-anchor of the Today Show will be January 10, with Craig Melvin set to replace her. Melvin, who has been with the show since 2018, was praised by co-host Savannah Guthrie and others for his new role. Hoda also expressed her confidence in Melvin's abilities, while Melvin reciprocated with gratitude and compliments. Following Hoda's departure, the show will introduce a new segment titled 'Jenna & Friends,' featuring Jenna Bush Hager with rotating guest hosts.
Craig Melvin has been named the new co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show, succeeding Hoda Kotb, who announced her departure in September. Melvin will join Savannah Guthrie at the anchor desk starting January 13, while Kotb's final show will be on January 10. Melvin, who has been with NBC for nearly 14 years, expressed excitement and gratitude for the new role. Kotb plans to step into a new role with NBC to spend more time with her family. The show's fourth hour will temporarily be called 'Today with Jenna & Friends.'
Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show, joining Savannah Guthrie for the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. segment. Kotb is stepping down to spend more time with her children, and her last day will be January 10. Melvin, a long-time NBC anchor, is expected to transition smoothly into the role. The 10 a.m. hour, previously co-hosted by Kotb, will temporarily be titled 'Today with Jenna and Friends' with rotating co-hosts.
Craig Melvin, the news anchor best known for hosting the third hour of the Today show, filled in for Hoda Kotb as a guest host alongside Savannah Guthrie while Kotb was out caring for her three-year-old daughter, who recently received medical treatment in the hospital. Kotb returned to the show earlier this month after being away for two weeks to care for her daughter.