TODAY host Craig Melvin has revealed the reason behind his sudden absence from the morning talk show.
The NBC News anchor has been missing from the Today 3rd Hour broadcast since Tuesday of this week.
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Today host Craig Melvin revealed the reason behind his sudden absence from the morning talk showCredit: Getty
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Craig, pictured here with Sheinelle Jones and Dylan Dreyer, has been missing since Tuesday’s broadcast of TodayCredit: Getty
Craig, 43, took to his Instagram to share photos from his recent vacation and update concerned fans on his whereabouts.
The Today Show co-host captioned the post: “Been laid up this week with a nasty virus but gives me time to post some pics [of] our wonderful recent family getaway.”
He continued: “There’s a thing called winter break in the northeast for kids. It’s for adults too. Enjoy the weekend, y’all.”
The social media post included snapshots of Craig’s children enjoying their St. Lucia Caribbean Islands holiday.
Images of the tropical scenery and the tranquil ocean horizon were also featured in the post.
The broadcaster’s followers rushed to the post’s comment section to wish the 43-year-old well.
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Craig informed his fans that he’s suffering from a ‘nasty virus’ while also sharing photos from his recent vacationCredit: Instagram / @craigmelvinnbc
One person wrote: “Feel better!!”
Another fan commented: “Get rest and be well soon.”
While a third commenter stated: “Hope you’re feeling better very soon.”
CONCERNED FOR CRAIG
Today fans noticed a “new” detail on the breakfast show this week that left them worried for Al Roker and Craig Melvin.
During Tuesday’s episode of the NBC program, hosts Hoda Kotb, 58, and Savannah Guthrie, 51, looked like they were matching.
Both women were wearing tight sleeveless tops, that were either black or navy blue.
Hoda teamed hers with a pair of loose-fitting pants in a similar color, while mom-of-two Savannah looked lovely in a high-waisted blue tulle skirt.
At one point, the two women invited Emilie Ikeda into the studio to discuss a news story and she was also wearing a sleeveless top in the same color.
Their matching clothes didn’t go unnoticed by viewers at home as one person asked on Twitter: “Does @TODAYshow have new uniform requirements? What are @craigmelvin & Al Roker going to look like in this top?”
The comment comes after Al and Craig were noticeably absent from the show this week.
Earlier this week, fan-favorite contributor Jill Martin filled in for them during the third hour.
Savannah and Hoda had both returned to the show on Monday after health issues kept them away.
However, on Tuesday, they were not joined by Craig, who typically comes in about 30 minutes into the show.
Instead, Dylan Dreyer, 41, and Carson Daly, 49, sat at the desk – when Al, 68, is absent, typically Dylan reports the weather.
Al was also absent on Monday, but Craig joined Sheinelle Jones, 44, and Dylan for the third hour.
However, on Tuesday, they were both missing and Jill filled in for them.
She joined the third-hour hosts for a workout segment, and an interview with Broadway actor Anthony Rapp, and helped to discuss the rules of networking, among other things.
ROKER VACATION
It’s since been revealed that Al has jetted off on holiday with his wife Deborah Roberts and their son, Nick.
The couple has been keeping their followers updated with their holiday antics as they relax poolside and soak up some vitamin D.
In a new photo shared by Deborah on Thursday, their 20-year-old son Nick was seen towering over Al as the father-and-son duo posed for a snap in front of a huge swimming pool and palm trees.
Al looked happy and relaxed in his all-pink outfit which consisted of chinos and a polo shirt.
Nick also looked stylish in a short-sleeved, patterned shirt, dark blue denim jeans, and sandals.
He was grinning from ear to ear and placed a protective arm around his dad as the sun set behind them.
Deborah chose not to disclose their location, but it looks like the trio is having a lovely vacation together.
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Craig and his wife Lindsay Czarniak took their children to the St. Lucia Caribbean Islands during their winter break from schoolCredit: Instagram / @craigmelvinnbc
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Craig informed his followers that winter break is ‘for adults too’Credit: Instagram / @craigmelvinnbc
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Craig’s co-host Al Roker was also absent from the Today Show broadcast while he vacationed with his family
