Craig Melvin has massive footwear to fill.
And, following Hoda’s departure, he is aware of it.
In November, NBC named Craig Melvin to switch Hoda Kotb on The At this time Present.
He’s freely admitting how intimidating it’s to step in for such an iconic tv host.
Co-hosting ‘Today’ will likely be large for Craig Melvin
Following Hoda Kotb’s Friday, January 10 departure from At this time, Craig Melvin is getting one of the crucial fascinating broadcasting roles on tv. Naturally, he’s anxious.
“I think I’m as ready as one could ever be,” the veteran newscaster instructed Leisure Tonight forward of the transition.
“I’m excited. I’m anxious,” he admitted. He then affirmed: “I’m nervous but I’m honored.”
“It would be nice if I didn’t have to follow Hoda Kotb,” Melvin went on to confess. In different phrases, she’s set a really excessive bar by way of viewers rapport — and by way of rankings.
“It would be nice if the show weren’t doing as well as it’s doing,” he added. “But I made peace with that.”
Melvin emphasised: “We’re going to give it our all. … You just don’t want to be the man or the woman that screws it up.”
Everybody has recommendation for Craig Melvin in his new position
Through the Leisure Tonight interview, he obtained the recommendation: “Don’t eat on TV.” Although he was not but Savannah Guthrie’s co-host, he has loved some At this time snacks on air earlier than.
“By the way, you know that’s one of my mother’s biggest pet peeves,” Melvin shared. “She’s like, ‘Why are you always on TV eating like you haven’t eaten anything all day?’”
He continued, explaining: “And I’m like, ‘Some days I haven’t, like, I’ve been up for five hours. It’s my lunch.’”
It can take greater than dietary restraint (and maybe busting out some dance strikes, as ET additionally prompt) to safe Craig Melvin’s place within the minds of viewers.
Hoda Kotb has been the face of the present for 17 years. She has established rapports with celeb friends and with viewers who watch at dwelling.
When Melvin makes his formal debut on January 13, it may very well be a shock to the viewers. (Change is difficult!)
In the end, his success will likely be measured in rankings
A couple of weeks in the past, an inside supply spoke to Nearer in regards to the stakes of Craig Melvin’s new gig.
“Nobody’s questioning whether he’s worth it, he’s a very talented guy who’s worked very hard for this opportunity,” the insider affirmed.“The entire team is on board with him taking on this role.”
The supply acknowledged: “But of course, the pressure is really on because he’s got huge shoes to fill. Hoda is a total legend. The audience loved her and so did the network.”
