Craig Melvin’s Surprising Confession on Today Show
Craig Melvin revealed an unexpected truth during Monday's broadcast as he co-hosted the fourth hour of the Today show alongside Jenna Bush Hager. This was Craig's first time at the Jenna & Friends desk, a segment that has featured numerous celebrity guest hosts since Hoda Kotb left in January to focus on her young daughters.
Craig Admits Never Watching Jenna & Friends
Despite his long tenure on Today, Craig confessed to Jenna Bush Hager, the former First Daughter, that he had never actually watched her show. Sitting at the desk, he commented,
“This is a nice set. You know, I've never seen the show.”
Jenna responded, “That is so rude!”
Craig explained he had not had the chance before because he was usually finishing the third hour as Jenna’s program began.
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Jenna asked the producers in disbelief,
“Did you just hear him say he's never watched the show?”Craig clarified,
“No, because I'm usually in transit, but this is nice.”
Jenna added, “Here's the thing about it. It's a full hour,” to which Craig said, “I know, I could probably watch some of it.”
Craig’s Busy Hosting Schedule Monday
On that day, Craig hosted the first two hours with Savannah Guthrie, then joined Sheinelle Jones, Al Roker, and Dylan Dreyer for the third hour, before settling in with Jenna for the fourth.
He also praised Jenna for her work on Jenna & Friends, noting the various guest hosts filling in following Hoda Kotb’s departure earlier in the year.
Author’s Summary
Craig Melvin’s honest admission about never watching Jenna & Friends highlights the busy, multi-hour dynamics of Today show hosting and the evolving lineup of guest hosts.