Craig Melvin made his debut co-anchoring the 'Today' show with Savannah Guthrie on Monday, Jan. 13, after taking over the role from Hoda Kotb.

The NBC newsman is taking over the position from longtime 'Today' anchor Hoda Kotb Craig Melvin admits he’s generally not an anxious person. He doesn’t “really do excited” either. But reality was setting in as he welcomed PEOPLE into his Westport,

Today confirmed Kotb’s exit in September 2024 and Melvin was announced as her successor less than two months later. He made his debut as co-anchor on January 13 alongside Savannah Guthrie, who has been co-hosting the morning show since 2012.

When it comes to interviews, Craig Melvin has talked to countless celebrities, athletes and public figures over the course of his career. Now, as the new co-anchor of TODAY, he undoubtedly has plenty of conversations ahead of him in the months and years to come,

It’s a familiar routine for Craig, who joined the TODAY team in 2018 and is well-accustomed to early mornings. But since taking over as co-anchor of the show after Hoda Kotb's exit on Jan. 10, his wakeup time has gotten considerably earlier.

Melvin began his new role by telling audiences how grateful and excited he was to sit in the host seat. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. "You've sat there so many times but this morning is special.

Craig Melvin's debut as co-anchor of Today proved to be an emotional one. On Monday, January 13, the 45-year-old broadcast journalist — who began his first day in his new gig — received a video message and a handwritten letter from his predecessor, Hoda Kotb, whose last day was Friday, January 10.

Craig Melvin has the ultimate support system at home as he embarks on his new journey as co-anchor of TODAY. The journalist opened up about how he and wife Lindsay Czarniak have made it work.

Hoda Kotb’s last day on the Today Show was Friday, January 10. The longtime reporter may no longer be one of the main anchors of the morning show but she remains within the NBC family. Kotb will contribute regular stories to Today,

Savannah Guthrie was missing from Today after an illness "blazed" through her home and caused everyone to fall ill.

We go in and we sit on the set and there are these trays,” Guthrie joked, explaining that in the trays for their personal items, Kotb had left, “like, one contact and, like, expired