Hoda said she would put the letter for Craig in “a secret hiding place” so he could open it on his first day as co-anchor. Savannah knew where the secret hiding spot was, according to Hoda. “So just ask her,” she said.

Melvin was surprised by his family and friends during a special segment commemorating his first day It’s Craig Melvin’s first day on the job! The anchor made his debut as co-anchor of the Today show alongside Savannah Guthrie on Monday,

Hoda Kotb celebrated her fresh start after leaving the 'Today' show and gave a shout-out to Craig Melvin as he takes over as coanchor

Three days after Hoda Kotb said her final goodbye, Craig Melvin celebrated his first day in his new role as co-anchor of Today alongside Savannah Guthrie.

On Craig Melvin's first day as a co-anchor for TODAY, he was surprised by his family including wife Lindsay Czarniak and their children, Delano and Sybil.