Thu Apr 17 12:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Today Show’s Craig Melvin Takes Easter Break, Mike Tirico Fills In
**NEW YORK, NY** – Today show co-host Craig Melvin is enjoying a well-deserved Easter vacation this week, leaving veteran sportscaster Mike Tirico to fill in alongside Savannah Guthrie. Melvin, who joined the Today show’s main anchor desk in January, is taking time off to celebrate the holiday with his family.
The announcement was made on air by Guthrie on April 10th, and confirmed via social media. Melvin, who co-anchors the first, second, and third hours of the show, has been absent from all three segments this week. This is Melvin’s first extended absence since taking over from Hoda Kotb in January.
Stepping into the role is Mike Tirico, who will guest host alongside Guthrie for the duration of Melvin’s break. Tirico, a long-time NBC sports commentator and current play-by-play announcer for Sunday Night Football, expressed his excitement about the opportunity. Guthrie gave Tirico a tour of the 30 Rock studios, highlighting the temporary nature of his co-hosting duties. The transition has been smooth, with minimal disruption to the show’s schedule.
Melvin, a 45-year-old Emmy-winning journalist, has been with NBC and MSNBC since 2011. He’s known for his work across various NBC platforms, including Dateline. The temporary absence of a regular co-host is expected to last only a week.
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