Craig Melvin Admits Today Show On-Air Error That Nearly Triggered Lawsuit

Craig Melvin, co-anchor of NBC's Today Show, revealed during a Fan Fest segment that an on-air mistake he made years ago nearly resulted in a lawsuit for the program. While working on Weekend Today, Melvin mistakenly reported that a food brand had killed eight people when it had actually made eight people sick. This error was serious enough that it could have led to legal action against the show. Melvin, who became the co-anchor replacing Hoda Kotb in January 2024, shared this alongside co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Carson Daly, who also recounted their own on-air bloopers, including Daly's mispronunciation of Leonardo DiCaprio's name. Melvin also reflected on impactful moments in his career, such as interviewing Michael Jordan and covering a tragic church shooting in his home state of South Carolina. Despite the mistake, Melvin expressed gratitude for his role and the career blessings he has experienced.