Hoda Kotb’s Replacement and Savannah Guthrie’s New ‘Today’ Co-Anchor Announced Yesterday, November 14, the “T

Yesterday, November 14, the “Today” show announced the broadcaster who is taking over beloved talk show host Hoda Kotb’s position as co-anchor. While many social media users are thrilled with the replacement, some are displeased and have voiced concerns and criticism.

Fan comment about Hoda Kotb’s co-anchor replacement, posted on November 14, 2024 | Source: Facebook/Today Show

Via a post shared on Instagram, the show revealed that NBC broadcast journalist Craig Melvin will be joining Savannah Guthrie as the new “Today” co-anchor. He will start this position next year (2025).

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Following Kotb’s upcoming departure on Friday, January 10, 2025, Guthrie and Melvin will host the segments for the 7 and 8 a.m. hours, starting Monday, January 13, 2025.

Although Melvin will be stepping into new territory, this is not his first rodeo with “Today,” as he has an extensive history with NBC News. The announcement comes nearly two months after Kotb first revealed she would be leaving the morning show.

Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin sharing a sweet moment amid the “Today” team celebrating his new role, posted on November 14, 2024 | Source: Instagram/savannahguthrie

In addition to their Instagram post, the “Today” crew, including Guthrie, Kotb, Melvin, Carson Daly, Jenna Bush Hager, and Sheinelle Jones, discussed the news during a segment on the show, which was posted on YouTube. Fellow anchor Al Roker joined the ensemble a little later via a video call.

The “Today” co-hosts during a segment discussing Craig Melvin replacing Hoda Kotb as co-anchor, posted on November 14, 2024 | Source: YouTube/TODAY