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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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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.' ...
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Where is Hoda Kotb? Craig Melvin kicks off 'Today' show hosting gig
Hoda Kotb has left the 30 Rock building, and NBC anchor Craig Melvin is her replacement. Melvin, a mainstay at the network, will helm the NBC morning show alongside longtime "Today" co-anchor Savannah ...