Craig Melvin Absent From ‘Today’ Show on Monday; Savannah Guthrie Explains Reason
Craig Melvin was absent from the 'Today' show on Monday, with Savannah Guthrie explaining the reason for his absence at the broadcast's start. Sheinelle Jones was seated beside Guthrie during the explanation.
New York, NY, July 20, 2026 —
Longtime ‘Today’ show anchor Craig Melvin was not present for the broadcast on Monday morning. Co-anchor Savannah Guthrie opened the show by explaining Melvin’s absence to viewers.
Sheinelle Jones, who often co-hosts alongside Melvin and Guthrie, was seated next to Guthrie at the news desk. Guthrie addressed Melvin’s absence at the beginning of the program.
The specific reason for Craig Melvin’s absence was stated by Guthrie. However, the details provided in the broadcast summary do not include the explanation itself. Further information regarding Melvin’s absence was not immediately available following the broadcast’s opening segment.
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