TODAY show anchor Kristen Welker has opened up about how taking the spot of Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie on the morning show impacted her.

Kristen, 46, took to her Instagram Stories to update fans that when they tuned in, she’d be the one to see instead of Hoda, 58, and Savannah, 51.

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Good Morning America anchor Kristen Welker revealed how she felt about replacing Hoda Kotb and Savannah GuthrieCredit: NBC

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Savannah and Hoda are on hiatus from the morning showCredit: The Mega Agency
The 47-year-old TV personality’s shared photo was of her sitting beside co-host Craig Melvin, 44, behind the morning show news desk while they were off-air.

Both NBC personalities sported million-dollar smiles while the studio lighting shined down, illuminating the duo.

Kristen revealed that she filled in for Craig’s normal co-hosts Hoda Savannah and Al Roker, 68, on Monday so they could bask in the Fourth of July holiday.

“Thanks to @craigmelvinnbc and @dylandreyernbc and the @todayshowteam for a wonderful morning,” she captioned.

“It’s always a treat to spend time with this crew while @savannahguthrie, @hodakotb, and @alroker enjoy the holiday week.”

Savannah, Hoda, and Al were covered again on Tuesday.

Craig teamed up with anchors Sheinelle Jones, 45, and Pete Alexander, 46, to bring fans a stellar morning show for today.

Craig announced that Pete would be joining the news desk “for the week” that Savannah and Hoda “would be off.”

THE SHOW GOES ON

Fans definitely could use a good episode of Today, being that their July 4 plans have been hampered by rainfall.

Macy’s is still holding its annual July 4 fireworks celebration tonight after a day of rainy weather in New York City.

The department store company is throwing its 47th annual Fourth of July fireworks, featuring some huge stars, including Bebe Rexha, 33, and Brett Young, 42.

Nathan’s Hotdog Eating Contest saw a two-hour delay in Coney Island this afternoon due to lightning.

The show will air live at 8 p.m. on NBC.

This year’s Macy’s July 4th fireworks will see two hosts.

July 4 is a federal holiday known as Independence Day, which celebrates the USA announcing its separation from Great Britain.

A Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, a political separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain, was announced on July 4, 1776.

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NBC personality Kristen Welker thanked the Today team for a ‘wonderful morning’ showCredit: Instagram/kristen.welker

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Kristen filled in for Savannah and Hoda on Monday as she co-hosted with Craig MelvinCredit: NBC

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Hoda and Savannah were also missing from Tuesday’s episode