Transition in Morning Television
will succeed as co-anchor of 's "Today" show, partnering with starting January 13. Kotb's departure follows her announcement in September, citing a desire for change at 60.
Melvin, a familiar face to "Today" viewers, has been with the program for nearly 14 years in various roles. His new position adds to his current duties, including co-hosting the 9 am hour with , , and .
Acknowledgments and Anticipations
Guthrie announced the news on Thursday, highlighting the decision as one of the "most popular" in NBC News history. Melvin expressed his excitement and gratitude, noting the blessing of his new role.
Kotb, who has co-anchored with Guthrie since early 2018, praised Melvin as "literally made for this job." The transition is expected to be seamless, with network executives confident in Melvin's versatility and range.
