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Craig Melvin’s debut as a guest host on Today With Jenna & Friends took an unexpected turn when he confessed to Jenna Bush Hager, co-host of The Today Show, that he had never actually watched her program.
As Melvin and Bush Hager settled into their seats, Melvin took a moment to appreciate the set, saying, “This is a nice studio. You know, I’ve never even seen this show,” much to Bush Hager’s surprise.
Though initially taken aback, Bush Hager handled the revelation with humor, exclaiming, “That is so rude! Did you hear him just say he’s never watched this show?”
Melvin quickly tried to explain himself, saying, “Well, usually we’re just finishing up The Today Show and I’m in transit during that time.”
However, Bush Hager playfully pressed him further, pointing out, “It’s a full hour,” leading Melvin to concede that he could probably catch at least part of it.
Melvin praised Bush Hager for how she’s adapted to the new format the show has taken since Hoda Kotb retired in January. Rather than finding a permanent replacement for Kotb, Bush Hager has had over 50 celebrity guests co-host the show with her instead.
“To be able to sit next to someone different every day or 2 and do this – that’s a feat,” he told Bush Hager, who thanked him for the praise as he continued: “It’s true! Because listen, we’ve both been in the business long enough to know you sit next to people you don’t really like a lot.”
Bush Hager denied that was true. “No, I like everybody!” she said, though Melvin didn’t seem to believe her. “That’s the truth though.”
“I’ve kind of fallen in love with – we’ve had 57 first dates,” she said, referring to the 57 stars who have co-hosted Today With Jenna & Friends with her.
“Should I be honored that I am 58?” Melvin playfully asked. “It’s taken 58 friends to finally be like, ‘You know, there’s a guy who literally has a dressing room across the street.’”
Unfortunately for fans who enjoys Melvin’s chaotic turn on Today With Jenna & Friends, Monday marks the only day Melvin is confirmed to be guest hosting this week. However, Bush Hager will be joined by a new slate of exciting stars this week, including Michelle Obama who will be hosting Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Carson Daly and Dylan Dreyer will also be joining Bush Hager for the very first time this week.
Today with Jenna & Friends airs on weekdays at 10/9c on NBC.
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