Craig Melvin, the well-known NBC News host, reportedly felt blindsided by the decision to have Hoda Kotb interview his co-host on the “Today” show, Savannah Guthrie, about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. The broadcast journalist allegedly believed that it would be him when it came to speaking with Savannah Guthrie in her very first interview since her mom went missing from her house in Tucson, Arizona. Thus, executives selecting Hoda Kotb instead of him for this interview reportedly had a huge impact on the NBC star host.
‘Today’ show co-host ‘devastated’ because of Hoda Kotb, claims insider
Craig Melvin, the NBC News host, reportedly felt utterly “devastated” as executives selected Hoda Kotb to interview his “Today” show co-host, Savannah Guthrie, about her missing mom, Nancy Guthrie, instead of him. As reported by the Daily Mail, a source said, “Craig is absolutely devastated he didn’t get that interview.” The person continued, “He thought it was his moment with Savannah — and it never even came his way.”
Per the news outlet, the insider further said to them that Craig Melvin “wasn’t just passed over — he wasn’t even asked.” The person continued, “That’s what really stings.” In the meantime, the insider then explained, “Craig believed he’d earned that spot.” The person continued, “He is the official co-host.” After that, the insider added, “So to be left out entirely feels like a major setback.”
Meanwhile, according to the news outlet, another source claimed, “There’s a real sense of confusion.” The person continued that Craig Melvin “doesn’t understand why he wasn’t given the opportunity.” The source further explained, “Hoda walked away from the seat.” The person then added, “It’s not fair.”
In the meantime, the insider also said to the news outlet that “This has shaken” Craig Melvin. The person continued, “There’s growing concern behind the scenes.” However, according to the news outlet, a spokesperson for the “Today” show insisted otherwise. “Craig was looped in and fully supportive of Savannah’s interview with Hoda,” said the spokesperson.
