Alright, folks, let’s get right into it. If you’ve been tuning into Today recently, you might have noticed something a little different about the Pop Start segment. Usually, the charismatic Carson Daly is the one leading the charge, breaking down the latest pop culture headlines. But on Monday, July 8, guess what? He wasn’t there. Instead, the lovely Sheinelle Jones stepped up to the plate, filling in for Carson. Sheinelle didn’t give us much detail, just letting the audience know that Carson was taking some time off.
Now, Carson Daly has been a key player on the Today team for well over a decade. But let’s not forget, the guy’s got a lot on his plate. He’s also the host of The Voice and The Daly Download With Carson Daly. So yeah, the man’s got a lot going on. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time he’s been absent recently. He also missed the show on July 5, where Dylan Dreyer stepped in to lead the Pop Start segment.
What’s Up with Craig Melvin?
But wait, there’s more! It wasn’t just Carson who was missing in action. Craig Melvin wasn’t in the Today studio on Monday either. Where was he, you ask? Well, Craig was living the dream, folks. He was off in Las Vegas, where the men’s U.S. basketball team is in training camp, getting ready for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Savannah Guthrie couldn’t help but comment on Craig’s absence, saying, “Somebody is living his dreams. His name is Craig Melvin.” And it’s true—Craig was living it up, interviewing none other than LeBron James about his son Bronny James, who was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 55th pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
LeBron had some pretty powerful words to share about this moment. He told Craig, “It’s probably, when it comes to basketball, the greatest accomplishment that I’ve ever had.” Can you even imagine what that must feel like?
The Today crew gave us a little teaser, letting us know that there’s a full sit-down interview with Craig and the entire men’s basketball team coming soon. Savannah Guthrie chimed in after a clip from the interview aired, saying, “He’s just checking off the things on his bucket list. I’m so happy for him.”
Olympics Preparations and More
With the Olympics set to kick off on July 26, the Today team is getting ready to head to Paris to cover all the action. Last weekend, Hoda Kotb was out in Minnesota, cheering on the athletes vying for a spot on the U.S. women’s Olympic gymnastics team. After the event, Hoda sat down with Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and Hezly Rivera, all of whom made the team.
Suni Lee, who’s been battling health issues, opened up about the journey. She told Hoda, “There were so many times where I thought about quitting and just giving up because I was so sick and it was just so hard to stay motivated. But once I had those people around me who lifted me up and supported me, I knew that this is something that I wanted.”
Simone Biles, making it to her third Olympics, had a lot of emotions to share. She said, “Because of the depth that the U.S. has, it’s so incredible, so we’re all fighting for basically the same position. But that’s what makes Team USA Team USA. We have grit, we have power, we have grace. We kind of have everything.” She also mentioned, “I feel like a little bit of a redemption tour. In Tokyo, we all didn’t have our best performances, so we’re excited to go out there and kill it.”
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