Where is Craig Melvin? The reason for his absence on Today this week
15 april 2025 в 16:28
Craig Melvin has been one of the co-hosts of the «Today» show since 2018. Viewers eagerly await each episode with him and the charismatic and confident Savannah Guthrie. But this week Craig is noticeably absent. As several news anchors have announced their departure from their channels, fans are worried about NBC’s position. So, where is Craig and why is he not on the «Today» show?
Find out the reason for Craig’s weekly absence below.
As Craig has held a stable position at NBCUniversal for many years, his earnings have increased over time. Currently, his annual income is $ 6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
By 2025, Craig is projected to have a net worth of $ 14 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
During the week of April 14, 2025, Craig is absent, but Savannah assured fans that he will return. Craig simply went on vacation to spend time with his family, the «Today» show announced in an Instagram post.
«We have special news!» the post read. «While Craig is absent next Easter week, the one and only Mike Tirico will take his place as co-host».
The caption also noted that Craig joked on air: «This is literally the only TV job Mike Tirico hasn’t done».
Craig’s brief absence comes a few months after former «Today» co-host Hoda Kotb announced her departure from the show. In January 2025, «Today» announced that Craig would replace her.
«Nearly two months after Hoda Kotb announced she was leaving the 'Today' show, viewers can now learn that a familiar face will take her place in the co-host chair», - the «Today» Instagram post captioned in November 2024. «Craig Melvin, who has been working at NBC News for almost 14 years, is moving to co-host alongside Savannah Guthrie on the 7 and 8 a.m. hours. He will start on Monday, January 13, after Hoda says goodbye to her morning duties on Friday, January 10».
Mike is a sports commentator and has been working at NBC Sports since 2016. Over the years, Mike has been a part of the Olympics and is a commentator for Sunday night on NBC.
Craig has been married to his wife Lindsay Czarniak since 2011. Like her husband, Lindsay is a sports commentator. The couple is raising their children, Delano and Sybil, together
Find out the reason for Craig’s weekly absence below.
As Craig has held a stable position at NBCUniversal for many years, his earnings have increased over time. Currently, his annual income is $ 6 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
By 2025, Craig is projected to have a net worth of $ 14 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
During the week of April 14, 2025, Craig is absent, but Savannah assured fans that he will return. Craig simply went on vacation to spend time with his family, the «Today» show announced in an Instagram post.
«We have special news!» the post read. «While Craig is absent next Easter week, the one and only Mike Tirico will take his place as co-host».
The caption also noted that Craig joked on air: «This is literally the only TV job Mike Tirico hasn’t done».
Craig’s brief absence comes a few months after former «Today» co-host Hoda Kotb announced her departure from the show. In January 2025, «Today» announced that Craig would replace her.
«Nearly two months after Hoda Kotb announced she was leaving the 'Today' show, viewers can now learn that a familiar face will take her place in the co-host chair», - the «Today» Instagram post captioned in November 2024. «Craig Melvin, who has been working at NBC News for almost 14 years, is moving to co-host alongside Savannah Guthrie on the 7 and 8 a.m. hours. He will start on Monday, January 13, after Hoda says goodbye to her morning duties on Friday, January 10».
Mike is a sports commentator and has been working at NBC Sports since 2016. Over the years, Mike has been a part of the Olympics and is a commentator for Sunday night on NBC.
Craig has been married to his wife Lindsay Czarniak since 2011. Like her husband, Lindsay is a sports commentator. The couple is raising their children, Delano and Sybil, together
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