'Today' Intruder Arrested After Lunging at Craig Melvin and Yelling Racial Slur
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- A man bypassed security at the "Today" show set at 30 Rockefeller Center on Thursday morning, lunged at co-anchor Craig Melvin, and shouted a racial slur before being arrested; no one was physically injured.
- The intruder was reportedly seeking longtime weatherman Al Roker but confronted Melvin when he couldn't find Roker; security detained the individual, and NYPD took him into custody without incident.
- NBC News confirmed the security breach, emphasizing their commitment to safety, and stated they are reviewing security protocols while cooperating with law enforcement.
- Craig Melvin reassured the public via social media that he is unharmed and thanked supporters, while Savannah Guthrie announced she will be temporarily leaving the show to film a new Wordle game show.
