Tue Apr 15 11:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Today Show’s Craig Melvin Takes Easter Break, Mike Tirico to Fill In
**NEW YORK, NY** – NBC’s *Today* show co-anchor Craig Melvin is taking an extended Easter break, co-anchor Savannah Guthrie announced Thursday. Melvin will be spending time with his family, including his wife Lindsay Czarniak and their children. His absence will be temporary; no permanent departure from the show is planned.
Filling in for Melvin next week will be Mike Tirico, who expressed his excitement about the opportunity. Tirico’s temporary role was confirmed by Guthrie during a recent broadcast. The exact date of Melvin’s return remains unannounced. Previous reports of Melvin’s absence, including one in March 2025, were attributed to work assignments, highlighting his commitment to NBC News.
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