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Savannah Guthrie's Emotional Today Interview Reportedly Upsets Co-Host Craig Melvin
An insider claims Melvin is 'absolutely devastated' he didn't get to conduct the interview with Guthrie about her missing mother.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:23pm
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The emotional interview with Savannah Guthrie has reportedly caused tension behind the scenes of the Today show.Catalina Foothills TodaySavannah Guthrie recently opened up about the ongoing search for her missing mother, Nancy, in an emotional interview with her Today co-host Hoda Kotb. However, an unnamed insider is now claiming that another co-host, Craig Melvin, is allegedly unhappy that he was not chosen to conduct the interview with Guthrie.
Why it matters
The reported tension between the Today co-hosts highlights the high-stakes and competitive nature of morning television, where anchors vie for the most high-profile interviews and segments. Guthrie's deeply personal interview also shed light on the challenges she is facing in her private life, which could impact her return to the show.
The details
According to the insider, Melvin is 'absolutely devastated' that he did not get the opportunity to interview Guthrie about her mother's disappearance. The source claims Melvin believed he had 'earned that spot' as the official co-host, and felt 'passed over' and 'left out entirely' when Kotb was chosen instead. The insider suggests Melvin is now questioning his 'role' and 'standing' on the show.
- Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, went missing from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona on January 31, 2026.
- Guthrie's emotional interview with Hoda Kotb aired over the course of a few days this past week.
- Guthrie is scheduled to return to the Today show on Monday, April 6, 2026.
The players
Savannah Guthrie
The co-host of the Today show who recently opened up about the ongoing search for her missing mother.
Hoda Kotb
Guthrie's longtime colleague and friend, who conducted the emotional interview with her about her mother's disappearance.
Craig Melvin
A co-host of the Today show who is reportedly upset that he was not chosen to interview Guthrie about her personal situation.
What’s next
Savannah Guthrie is scheduled to return to the Today show on Monday, April 6, 2026, amid the ongoing search for her missing mother.
The takeaway
This reported tension between the Today co-hosts highlights the high-stakes and competitive nature of morning television, where anchors vie for the most high-profile interviews and segments. Guthrie's deeply personal interview also shed light on the challenges she is facing in her private life, which could impact her return to the show.
