'Today' Fans React After Craig Melvin Unveils New Look
TV Insider • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Craig Melvin returned to NBC's Today show on April 20 after a week-long spring break vacation, sharing photos of his relaxed, unshaven look on Instagram before resuming work clean-shaven.
- During Melvin’s absence from April 13-17, Hoda Kotb filled in as co-host alongside Savannah Guthrie, marking their first hosting week together since January 2025.
- Melvin’s Instagram post featuring his vacation beard received playful comments from colleagues and positive feedback from fans, who praised his refreshed appearance.
- Melvin’s wife, Lindsay Czarniak, also shared glimpses of their family vacation, posting photos and videos of their time snorkeling and enjoying the beach with their two children.
- The Today show acknowledged Melvin’s well-deserved break on April 9, with Guthrie highlighting his hard work and welcoming Kotb as a temporary host.
