Craig Melvin reportedly frustrated with ‘Today’ role and pay

Craig Melvin, co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Today’, has reportedly expressed frustration regarding his role and compensation on the program. Insiders suggest Melvin feels he works longer hours than co-star Savannah Guthrie while receiving lower pay. A primary point of contention is the requirement for Melvin to remain on air for the third hour of the broadcast after Guthrie departs, a segment some staff members have characterized as lacking the priority or high-profile bookings of the earlier hours.

In a separate instance of on-air tension, Melvin caused a moment of surprise during a live broadcast when he misquoted a British phrase taught to him by reporter Rebecca Lowe. While discussing the Premier League, Melvin used an expletive-laden version of a phrase, prompting Lowe to clarify the correct terminology and express discomfort with the phrasing during the morning program.