Craig Melvin Admits to Never Watching Jenna Bush Hager's Hour of 'Today'
On Monday, November 3, Craig Melvin guest-hosted “Today with Jenna & Friends” for the first time, revealing he had never actually watched the show before. The admission came as he joined regular host Jenna Bush Hager at the round table.
Melvin, 46, commented on the set, saying, “This is a nice set,” followed by, “You know, I’ve never seen the show.” Bush Hager, 43, quickly responded,
“That is so rude!”
Melvin explained that he often missed the fourth hour of Today due to his busy schedule. “Well, because we’re just getting off,” he said.
Unwilling to let the remark go unnoticed, Bush Hager asked the producers,
“Did you just hear him say he’s never watched the show?”Melvin clarified, “No, because I’m usually in transit, but this is nice.”
Bush Hager pointed out,
“Here’s the thing about it. It’s a full hour.”Melvin then admitted, “I know, I could probably watch some of it.”
The episode marked Melvin’s role as the 58th guest host on “Today with Jenna & Friends.”
Summary
Craig Melvin humorously admitted to never watching the full hour of “Today with Jenna & Friends” before guest hosting, highlighting the unexpected challenges behind the scenes of live TV.