Craig Melvin Replacing Hoda Kotb on 'Today'
NBC Announces Major Shakeup in Morning Lineup
Melvin to Take Over as Co-Anchor, Kotb to Focus on New Projects
In a major shakeup to its morning lineup, NBC has announced that Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of the 'Today' show. Kotb will step down from her role to focus on other projects within the network.
Melvin, who has been with NBC News since 2011, currently serves as the anchor of 'Today Third Hour' and 'MSNBC Live with Craig Melvin.' He has also filled in as a guest co-anchor on the 'Today' show on numerous occasions.
Kotb has been a co-anchor of the 'Today' show since 2018. Prior to that, she was a co-host of the fourth hour of the show, 'Today with Kathie Lee & Hoda.' Kotb is also the author of several best-selling books, including "Ten Years Later: Six People Who Faced Adversity and Transformed Their Lives."
The change in anchors is part of a broader restructuring of NBC's morning lineup. The network is also adding a new hour to the 'Today' show, which will be hosted by Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb.
The new lineup will take effect on Monday, April 10th.
Why is Craig Melvin Replacing Hoda Kotb?
NBC has not publicly stated why it is replacing Hoda Kotb with Craig Melvin as co-anchor of the 'Today' show. However, there are several possible reasons for the change.
One possibility is that NBC is looking to boost the show's ratings. Melvin is a popular and respected journalist, and he may be able to attract more viewers to the 'Today' show.
Another possibility is that NBC is trying to make the show more appealing to a younger audience. Melvin is 43 years old, while Kotb is 58. Melvin may be able to connect with a younger audience that may not be as familiar with Kotb.
It is also possible that NBC is simply trying to shake things up. The 'Today' show has been in a ratings slump in recent years, and the network may be hoping that a new anchor will help to boost viewership.
What is Hoda Kotb's New Role at NBC?
Hoda Kotb will step down as co-anchor of the 'Today' show to focus on other projects within NBC. She will continue to host the fourth hour of the show, 'Today with Hoda & Jenna,' and she will also develop and produce new projects for the network.
Kotb has not yet announced what her new projects will be, but she has said that she is excited to have more time to focus on her family and her passion for storytelling.
Kotb has been a beloved member of the 'Today' show team for many years, and her departure will be a loss for the show. However, she is a talented and versatile journalist, and she is sure to continue to be successful in her new role at NBC.
