Carson Daly JokesTodayShow Has 'No Sign of Hoda Anywhere,' as Craig Melvin Takes Over as Anchor: 'Surprised by It Too'

Mar. 15, 2025

Carson Daly jokes with Craig Melvin on the ‘Today’ show.Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty

Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty

It’s the start of a new era on theTodayshow.

AfterHoda Kotbexited the NBC morning show on Friday, Jan. 10,Craig Melvintook over her co-anchor spot on Monday, Jan. 13. His co-anchorSavannah Guthrieoffered her support as did weathermanAl Roker. But it wasCarson Dalywho couldn’t help but joke about the new head anchor.

“You know what theTodayshow is good at?” Daly, 51, asked during the Monday broadcast. “It’s getting rid of pictures. No sign of Hoda anywhere in the back. All the hallways now Craig is everywhere.”

Carson Daly, Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker on the ‘Today’ show.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty

Roker quipped of the Melvin takeover, “It’s like the reverse of the Elf on the Shelf.”

But Melvin was wary of being known as the one to erase Kotb, asking Roker, “Should we do a check of the weather before we get in trouble?”

“I think we should,” Roker agreed, laughing. “That was the shortest tenure ever.”

Melvin was excited to kick off his first official day as co-anchor on Monday, telling Guthrie at the top of the show, “Let’s go. And there’s no one I would rather ride with than you.”

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Meanwhile, Kotbshared her supportfor Melvin and Guthrie on Instagram ahead of Melvin’s debut.

“Wake up in the morning ….and knock ‘em dead @savannahguthrie @craigmelvinnbc xxx I am rooting for you ❤️❤️,” Kotb captioned a picture of the co-anchors.

And while Kotb plans to cheer her former co-workers on, she was also celebrating being able to sleep in, sharing a screenshot of her 3 a.m. alarms that were shut off.

Craig Melvin and Hoda Kotb on the ‘Today’ show.Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty

Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty

“No alarm…whaaaaaaaattttt???” Kotbcaptioned the image.

The mother of two also took toInstagramon Monday to share her own morning boost, posting the inspirational message, “And suddenly, you know… It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.”

“Here’s to everyone starting fresh— @craigmelvinnbc and @savannahguthrie ….. @jennabushhager and friends.. and to me! Lets do this!” Kotb captioned her post.

TheTodayshow airs weekdays on NBC beginning at 7 a.m. ET.

source: people.com