Craig Melvin to be replaced on Today following unsettling intruder incident
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Key Points:
- Craig Melvin, co-host of NBC's Today show, will be on vacation starting July 20, with U.S. Men's National Soccer Team player Taylor Twellman filling in for him.
- An intruder broke into the Today studios on July 16, confronting Craig Melvin and yelling racial slurs; the man was quickly apprehended and charged with multiple hate crimes and harassment.
- The Today show addressed the incident on air, emphasizing the safety of their staff as a top priority and stating they are cooperating fully with law enforcement while reviewing security protocols.
- Co-host Al Roker and Craig Melvin both expressed gratitude for support following the incident, reinforcing a message of unity among the show's team.
- Savannah Guthrie, another Today co-host, is currently on leave to film a new show called Wordle in the UK, set to debut in 2027 and produced in partnership with Jimmy Fallon's company and The New York Times.
