Hey there, folks! If you're a long-time viewer of Today, you've probably noticed that Craig Melvin has been a familiar face during the show's third hour since 2018. But recently, some of you might have been scratching your heads when Craig didn't show up for a few days, with no explanation given. Well, don't worry—keep reading to find out exactly what happened to our favorite news anchor.
Why Was Craig Melvin Missing From 'Today'?
On Thursday, October 27, Craig was notably absent from Today. Fans tuned in, expecting to see him at the news desk, but instead, Sheinelle Jones, Savannah Guthrie, and Hoda Kotb took over, delivering the headlines to the NBC audience. The following day, the Dateline anchor still hadn't returned to the daytime series. As concerns grew among fans, Craig finally stepped forward to explain his absence from Today on social media on Friday, October 28.
In a lighthearted post on Twitter, Craig shared a photo of himself with a book and a cup of coffee, captioning it, "Got my book and my java. Ready for some civic responsibility. Jury duty here we come." It seems our favorite anchor was fulfilling his civic duty, just like any responsible citizen.
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Craig also shared the same charming photo on Instagram, adding a playful caption: "You say Fri-yay! I say jury duty. Ready to serve or maybe sent home before lunch??" This gave fans a glimpse into his day and reassured them that his absence was nothing to worry about.
After seeing Craig's posts, fans were relieved to finally get the scoop on why their beloved anchor had been missing. In the comments section, one viewer expressed, "My family has really been missing you this week! Glad to finally be informed of the cause of your absence." It's clear that Craig's fans have been eagerly awaiting his return.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time Craig has missed episodes in October 2022. On Monday, October 17, and Tuesday, October 18, Sheinelle Jones stepped in to fill his spot at the main desk. However, Craig did make an appearance on his wife Lindsay Czarniak's Instagram, sharing a photo of their fun-filled adventures in Newport, Rhode Island, where they enjoyed a quick getaway.
Is Craig Melvin Stepping Away From 'Today'?
Now, let's address the elephant in the room: Is Craig planning to leave Today? Well, not exactly. While there hasn't been any official announcement about him leaving the show, Craig did make a significant career move back in March 2022. He decided to step down from his 11 a.m. weekday morning slot at MSNBC to focus more on his responsibilities at NBC News and Today.
During his last appearance on MSNBC, Craig shared heartfelt words, saying, "I’m so very thankful for the opportunity to really have had a front-row seat to so much history: tumultuous campaigns, elections, natural disasters, far too many mass shootings, and of course, a global pandemic. So many of the stories I’ve covered here, and the people that I’ve met on assignments, have moved me in myriad ways—some days sad, angry, confused, but always hopeful."
Aside from his demanding career, Craig is a proud father of two, Delano and Sybil. In fact, he even missed an episode of Today back in August 2022 to celebrate a special occasion—sending his kids off to their first day of school. A few days later, during a segment, Craig gushed about his daughter Sybil, saying, "You would be hard-pressed to find anyone more excited about going to kindergarten than Sibby Melvin yesterday. She was ready!"
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