Craig Melvin's Surprising On-Air Confession on Today Show
On Monday, Craig Melvin revealed an unexpected truth while co-hosting the fourth hour of the Today show with Jenna Bush Hager. This was Craig's first time at the Jenna & Friends desk, a segment that has featured many celebrity guest hosts since Hoda Kotb left in January to focus on her daughters.
Craig Admits He Has Never Watched Jenna & Friends
Despite working on Today for years, Craig confessed to Jenna that he had never watched the Jenna & Friends segment before. Sitting beside Jenna, he said, This is a nice set. You know, I've never seen the show.
Jenna responded playfully, That is so rude!
Craig explained that his schedule prevented him from watching because he was usually finishing the third hour when Jenna & Friends began.
Interaction Between Craig and Jenna
- Jenna asked the producers,
Did you just hear him say he's never watched the show?
- Craig replied,
No, because I'm usually in transit, but this is nice.
- Jenna noted,
Here's the thing about it. It's a full hour.
- Craig admitted,
I know, I could probably watch some of it.
Craig's Busy Day on Today
On the same day, Craig hosted the first two hours of Today with Savannah Guthrie, joined the third hour with Sheinelle Jones, Al Roker, and Dylan Dreyer, before moving to the fourth hour with Jenna. He also praised Jenna for her hosting work on Jenna & Friends, which has had rotating guest hosts since Hoda's departure.
"This is a nice set. You know, I've never seen the show." – Craig Melvin "That is so rude!" – Jenna Bush Hager "Here's the thing about it. It's a full hour." – Jenna Bush Hager "I know, I could probably watch some of it." – Craig Melvin
Craig Melvin’s candid admission reveals the demanding schedule behind Today show’s multiple segments and the unpredictable rotation of its hosts.