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Jennifer Lopez appeared on the Today show to promote her film 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' and addressed questions about her divorce from Ben Affleck, emphasizing her focus on her professional life and expressing gratitude for Affleck's role in her film, while also sharing how her work helped her cope with personal challenges.
Hoda Kotb announced her final day as co-anchor of the Today Show will be January 10, with Craig Melvin set to replace her. Melvin, who has been with the show since 2018, was praised by co-host Savannah Guthrie and others for his new role. Hoda also expressed her confidence in Melvin's abilities, while Melvin reciprocated with gratitude and compliments. Following Hoda's departure, the show will introduce a new segment titled 'Jenna & Friends,' featuring Jenna Bush Hager with rotating guest hosts.
Craig Melvin has been named the new co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show, succeeding Hoda Kotb, who announced her departure in September. Melvin will join Savannah Guthrie at the anchor desk starting January 13, while Kotb's final show will be on January 10. Melvin, who has been with NBC for nearly 14 years, expressed excitement and gratitude for the new role. Kotb plans to step into a new role with NBC to spend more time with her family. The show's fourth hour will temporarily be called 'Today with Jenna & Friends.'
Craig Melvin will replace Hoda Kotb as co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show, joining Savannah Guthrie for the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. segment. Kotb is stepping down to spend more time with her children, and her last day will be January 10. Melvin, a long-time NBC anchor, is expected to transition smoothly into the role. The 10 a.m. hour, previously co-hosted by Kotb, will temporarily be titled 'Today with Jenna and Friends' with rotating co-hosts.
Craig Melvin, the news anchor best known for hosting the third hour of the Today show, filled in for Hoda Kotb as a guest host alongside Savannah Guthrie while Kotb was out caring for her three-year-old daughter, who recently received medical treatment in the hospital. Kotb returned to the show earlier this month after being away for two weeks to care for her daughter.