Craig Melvin treats his family to luxury sun-kissed vacation as he prepares to replace Hoda Kotb on Today show
Today show presenter Craig Melvin celebrated ‘new beginnings’ as he reined in 2025 with his wife and children – as he prepares to replace Hoda Kotb.
It was announced in November that the broadcaster, 45, will take over from Hoda, 60, on the popular NBC breakfast show on January 13 as she steps down to focus on spending time with her two daughters.
Before his new job gets underway, Craig has been enjoying some well-deserved rest and recuperation on a luxury holiday with wife Lindsay Czarniak, 47, and their two kids – son Delano, 11, and daughter Sybil, nine.
Taking to Instagram to bid farewell to 2024, he shared a sweet photo of himself and his family smiling and holding each other close.
He also posted a picture of Lindsay and Sybil playing on a beautiful sandy beach, as well as a snap of Delano splashing around in the sea.
Captioning the post, Craig said: ‘Got away for a few days to celebrate new beginnings. Cheers to a really good 2024. Hello to a fantastic 2025.
‘Here’s to a happy new year to you and your tribe from the Melvins.
‘May it be a year filled with health, smiles, laughter, happiness, and peace beyond.’
Today show presenter Craig Melvin celebrated ‘new beginnings’ as he reined in 2025
The anchor rang in the New Year with his wife Lindsay and their two children Delano and Sybil
Craig’s followers were quick to wish him well, while expressing their enthusiasm for him to co-helm the Today show.
One said: ‘This is your year!!! So excited for you and your family!!! Yes You Can!!!’
Another penned: ‘Happy New Year! Wishing you all my best as you take the anchor seat.’
A third added: ‘All the best to you and your family in 2025. Excited to see you take your seat with Savannah!!’
Echoing a similar sentiment, a fourth exclaimed. ‘So excited for your host position in 8 days!!’
Hoda announced in October that she was quitting the Today show. Her last episode will air on January 10.
Craig, who will co-anchor the program with Savannah Guthrie for the show’s 7am and 8am hours, will begin on January 13.
In November, Melvin’s co-host Savannah, 53, noted that his new role has been ‘one of the most popular decisions NBC news has ever made.’
The family of four got their party on as they made sure to mark the new chapter
Craig shared sweet holiday snaps of his children frolicking on the beach
The presenter managed to escape for some winter sun ahead of his new job
Addressing Hoda, she said: ‘Though you are irreplaceable, we are so excited about the news in our Today family and that is the person sitting right next to me, our dear friend and talented, wonderful, hard-working, most worthy of this, Craig Melvin is the new anchor of the Today show.
‘And let me just say that the staff, the larger staff found out this morning, and people broke into applause.
‘This is the one of the most popular decisions NBC news has ever made.’
Shortly after Craig was announced as host, his wife Lindsay shared her tearful reaction.
Taking to Instagram Stories to praise her husband, she explained she was on a flight home from Los Angeles and couldn’t watch the show live.
‘I have friends and my husband’s assistant sending me videos. I am crying because I am just so proud of Melvin and happy for him,’ the sports anchor shared with her followers.
Craig will front the Today show with Savannah Guthrie as Hoda (second to right) steps down
His first day at the helm will be on January 13
Lindsay also posted a number of sweet photos featuring her and the South Carolina native with a lengthy caption where she raved about his work ethic and talent.
‘My heart is honestly bursting. Craig Melvin – I am so proud of you and so beyond grateful for the man you are. I almost announced the Today Show news on the intercom so the fellow passengers on my plane would know why I’m crying.’
She continued: ‘I am overwhelmed by the emotions that have come along with watching this morning’s announcement of you being named the new co-host of the Today Show.
‘I think seeing the news become official alongside your TV family has made it hit home even more what a true blessing this is.’
She went on: ‘The opportunity to watch the person you love see their dream come true is such a gift. I will never forget this day and the crowds’ excitement to share your good news.’
