Craig Melvin's Today Show Setback: Hoda's Interview Snub

0:00On March 28th, Craig Melvin got a rude awakening on the today show when Hota Cody B snagged the interview with Savannah Guthrie after her moms, kidnapping ordeal. Savannah came back this week for her first sit-down since the 84-year-old was taken from her Tucson home, and Craig, her regular co-anchor, figured he'd handle it. Turns out, execs never even looped him in. Melvin joined NBC back in 2018 and got bumped up last year to co-host the first two hours alongside Savannah. That move came right after Hota stepped back to focus on family, so Craig thought he had the spot locked down for good. Insiders say Craig's crushed, feeling like a total snub since he wasn't considered at all. It's hitting him hard as a major setback, leaving him confused about his standing at the network and whether he's truly the go-to co-host. Now he's second-guessing his whole future there, maybe even eyeing an exit. Showrips claim he was fully on board with Hota doing the interview, but colleagues aren't buying it. With Savannah set to rejoin the team on April 6th, things could get tense fast.

1:04Hota broke the news on air, and Craig kept it smooth publicly, but behind the scenes, his path forward looks shaky as ever. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI.