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The big news with Today has surrounded Hoda Kotb stepping away from a position she has had for a long time. Recently, an insider dished on how Savannah Guthrie allegedly feels about Hoda’s replacement, Craig Melvin. So, how does she really feel about her soon-to-be new co-anchor?

Today: Hoda Kotb Announced She Is Stepping Down

When you have famous co-anchors who have been a part of broadcasts for a long time, it’s always big news when one of these fixtures announces that they will be stepping down. In Hoda Kotb’s case, she has been a huge part of households for a long time, as many people started their mornings with her over the years.

Hoda announced back in September that she would be stepping down from her role with Today in early 2025, following nearly three decades as part of the NBC News family. While the reality won’t fully hit until Hoda is gone from the broadcast for good, it’s certainly a big shakeup.
Today: Hoda Kotb

Craig Melvin Named Hoda’s Replacement On Today

Particularly with successful morning talk shows, getting the right chemistry among the co-anchors is a rare thing. Once you find a formula that works, and once you have personalities that viewers love, it can be hard for big changes to come in and move the pieces around.

Recently, it was announced that Craig Melvin was promoted to take Hoda Kotb’s seat at Today. While many fans see Melvin as more than capable to assume the role, many also agree that Hoda is leaving behind some incredibly big shoes to fill, and there are some who are not so sure that Craig is up to the task.

Today: Insider Dishes On How Savannah Guthrie Feels About Melvin Joining Her

One of the people that viewers want to hear from most when it comes to Craig Melvin’s new promotion is Savannah Guthrie. With Hoda leaving, this gives Guthrie even more power, and, according to an inside source, not only is Melvin Savannah’s top choice, but, she also was the reason behind his recent promotion.

The insider recently alleged: “This was Savannah’s top pick for the job, she’s the one in charge over there, so what she says, goes. Now with Hoda gone, Savannah has total control over the show. No one in the history of Today has been as powerful as Savannah now is. Not even Matt Lauer or Katie Couric.”
Savannah Guthrie | YouTube
These are some bold claims that this Today insider made recently. However, there certainly seems to be some weight to them. From the looks of it, it makes sense financially, too. Craig Melvin will make $5M to host three hours of Today, while Hoda was reportedly making $20M. The insider went on to call this “a bang for the buck move.”