During Monday's show, his "Today" co-hosts celebrated Melvin's new role with an emotional tribute and some big surprises.

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Last year, Hoda Kotb announced her departure from the "Today" show and now, Craig Melvin will help helm the NBC morning show with Savannah Guthrie.

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Three days after Hoda Kotb said her final goodbye, Craig Melvin celebrated his first day in his new role as co-anchor of Today alongside Savannah Guthrie.

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Craig Melvin is stepping into a new role at Today after being part of the morning show family since 2018. After Hoda Kotb announced her departure from Today in September 2024, Melvin was named as the morning show’s new coanchor alongside Savannah Guthrie. Melvin gushed in November 2024 that he is “beyond excited and grateful” to be taking over for Kotb. “I want to, obviously, thank NBC and the folks here who deemed me worthy,” he said at the tim…

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Craig Melvin’s 1st Day as Today Coanchor After Hoda Kotb Exit: What to Know

Hoda Kotb exited the 'Today' show on Jan. 10, making way for Melvin to replace her in the co-anchor seatNathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Carson Daly jokes with Craig Melvin on the 'Today' showIt’s the start of a new era on the Today show. After Hoda Kotb exited the NBC morning show on Friday, Jan. 10, Craig Melvin took over her co-anchor spot on Monday, Jan. 13. His co-anchor Savannah Guthrie offered her support as did weatherman Al Roker. But it …

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Carson Daly Jokes Today Show Has 'No Sign of Hoda Anywhere,' as Craig Melvin Takes Over as Anchor: 'Surprised by It Too'

Craig Melvin's parents, brother, wife, and kids stopped by for a surprise visit on his first day as a "Today" coanchor

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Craig Melvin kicks off first day as co-anchor of 'Today'

TAMPA (WFLA) - A new chapter began Monday on the 'Today' show as Craig Melvin, a longtime news anchor, slid into the chair next to Savannah Guthrie as her co-anchor.               The new duo took over after Hoda Kotb's retirement on Friday. However, before Melvin's debut, WFLA morning anchors Chris Martinez and Avery Cotton sat down with both co-anchors and discussed a new era of Today. Watch this extended interview in the video player above.

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Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie in Tampa to talk with WFLA about hosting 'Today'

Melvin, who first joined the 3rd hour of "Today" in 2018, is replacing Hoda Kotb as the show's co-anchor alongside Savannah Guthrie.

Craig Melvin kicks off first day as co-anchor of 'Today'

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