Todays Craig Melvin makes gargantuan announcement on morning show as he replaces absent hos

May 2024 · 3 minute read

TODAY's Craig Melvin has announced that country star Carrie Underwood will be returning to perform on the morning show.

On Wednesday's episode of Today, Craig headed out to the Today Show Plaza to announce something "gargantuan" to all the viewers and fans in attendance.

Near the end of the episode, Craig, Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones, and Jacob Soboroff remained in the middle of the Plaza.

There was a Carrie Underwood song playing that Sheinelle pointed out.

Craig also made sure to mention that they had selected a song from the artist to play during the show's outro.

He slyly asked: "Why would we be playing one of Carrie's many hits?"

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Sheinelle called out: "Why?!"

"Well, this morning folks, we have a gargantuan announcement to make about Carrie Underwood," he began.

"That Grammy-winning star Carrie has rocked our Plaza in the past, and on Thursday, September 14, Carrie Underwood will join us for a special live performance as part of our Citi Concert Series," Craig finished as the crowd roared.

There were obviously more than a few fans of the country star in the crowd when Craig dropped the big news.

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PLANTING SEEDS

Craig momentarily swapped his news anchor role for a surprising stint at a garden center.

On TikTok, Craig shared a brief glimpse into his life away from the morning news.

"This Tuesday, I decided to flex my horticultural skills at a local garden shop," he wrote alongside his video post.

He teased a more in-depth account, saying: "Stay tuned for the full story on @Today Show."

His half-minute video gave viewers a behind-the-scenes look at his gardening activities.

Clad in an apron and employee shirt, Craig announced, "Hello, TikTok! It's Craig Melvin here, spending my day at Terrain. Come see what I'm up to!"

He elaborated: "I'm wearing multiple hats here—watering foliage, crafting awesome driftwood decor, and of course, customer service."

Set to the tune of Dolly Parton's 9 to 5, the video included snippets of Craig assisting shoppers.

'THRILLED'

Recently, Craig also gave an Instagram update about his upcoming project.

In a heartfelt social media post, which featured a photo of him and his wife Lindsay Czarniak, an NFL reporter, he made an announcement.

"We're excited to be hosting The Bottoms Up Invitational concert and golf event on September 24-25 in Connecticut, benefiting the Colorectal Cancer Alliance," he stated.

The event, Craig disclosed, honors his late brother Lawrence, who passed away from colorectal cancer three years ago, and aims to support those affected by the disease.

The upcoming concert will boast a lineup including Hootie & the Blowfish, Branford Marsalis, Javier Colon, Chris Barron, Ray Bourdreaux, Edwin McCain, and Preston Pohl.

He encouraged his audience: "You can get your tickets or contribute at bottomsupinvitational.org. Only one month to go! Check the link in my story."

The post garnered an outpouring of support, with fans commending Craig and Lindsay's charitable efforts.

One person wrote: "As someone who survived Colon Cancer, your fundraising is deeply appreciated. Bless you!"

Another comment read: "I'm so glad you're hosting this again. You're my favorite on Today."

Yet another user stated: "Keep making a difference, you two!"

CRAIG'S MISSING

Viewers recently noticed both Craig and co-host Sheinelle were missing from Today, leaving Al and Dylan Dreyer to hold the fort.

No information was provided about the duration or cause of Craig's absence from the program.

He had just returned to the show after a leisurely break with his family.

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Shortly after Craig's cryptic time off, his wife Lindsay divulged some details about their getaway.

She posted a family photo on Instagram with the caption: "Everyone needs a little more quality time. Feeling refreshed after a long weekend escape with the family."

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