Craig Melvin's Surprising Confession on Today Show
Craig Melvin made an unexpected admission during Monday's broadcast while co-hosting the fourth hour of the Today show alongside Jenna Bush Hager. This was Craig's first time hosting at the Jenna & Friends desk, which has featured many celebrity guest hosts since Hoda Kotb left in January to spend more time with her daughters.
Craig Admits to Never Watching Jenna & Friends
Although Craig has been part of Today for years and now replaces Hoda in the first two hours, he confessed to Jenna that he had never actually watched her show. He said, This is a nice set. You know, I've never seen the show.
Jenna responded, "That is so rude!"
Craig clarified that he usually missed it because he was transitioning from the third hour to the fourth.
Conversation About the Show's Length
Jenna emphasized, Here's the thing about it. It's a full hour.
Craig replied, I know, I could probably watch some of it.
Craig's Busy Hosting Schedule on Monday
- Hosted the first two hours with Savannah Guthrie
- Co-hosted the third hour with Sheinelle Jones, Al Roker, and Dylan Dreyer
- Joined Jenna Bush Hager for the fourth hour
Appreciation for Jenna Bush Hager
Craig praised Jenna for her work on Jenna & Friends, a segment noted for rotating guest hosts since Hoda's departure.
Craig called Jenna "a mom of three" who is doing a great job hosting the show.
Summary: Craig Melvin revealed on-air that despite his long tenure on Today, he had never watched Jenna Bush Hager's segment, highlighting his busy schedule and mutual respect between co-hosts.