Jenna Bush Hager Reacts to Craig Melvin's Admission
Jenna Bush Hager had a humorous response when Today anchor and guest co-host of Jenna & Friends, Craig Melvin, revealed he had never watched her show, providing a reasonable explanation.
Craig Melvin's Confession
During the November 3 episode, Craig Melvin, 46, commented on the studio setup, saying,
“This is a nice set. You know, I’ve never seen the show.”Jenna, 43, mother to Mila, 12, Poppy, 10, and Hal, 6, shared with her husband Henry Hager, was surprised by his admission.
She responded playfully,
“That is so rude! Did you just hear him say he’s never watched the show?”
Explanation and Context
Craig explained he’s not ignoring her segment on purpose, saying,
“No, because I’m usually in transit.”Jenna pointed out,
“But here’s the thing about it. It’s a full hour.”
Craig acknowledged,
“I know, I could probably watch some of it.”
Craig Melvin's Role on Today
Craig, who has been with the morning show since 2018, replaced former co-anchor Hoda Kotb earlier this year as co-host of the flagship Today slot alongside Savannah Guthrie. This episode marked his first time co-hosting Jenna’s fourth hour, although Jenna has appeared as a guest on earlier Today segments over the years.
Author’s summary: Jenna Bush Hager’s playful reaction to Craig Melvin’s surprising confession highlights the busy nature of morning TV, where even co-hosts might miss each other's segments.