Craig Melvin Gets Tattoo of Savannah Guthrie’s Face on His Neck After Losing Bet: ‘This Is Why We Don’t Gamble, Kids!’

Savannah Guthrie, Carson Daly, Craig Melvin and Al Roker on the ‘Today’ show.Photo:Today Show Today Show Craig Melvinis probably going to think twice the next time he makes a bet. That’s because for the next week, theTodayshow star is going to be rocking a tattoo of co-anchorSavannah Guthrie’sface on the back of his neck, after losing a wager that his favorite football team (the Washington Commanders) would be triumphant over Guthrie’s (the Philadelphia Eagles).

Craig Melvin Jokes Savannah Guthrie 'Decided to Bail' After 3 Days as He AnchorsTodayWithout Her

Craig Melvin on ‘Today’ on Thursday, Jan. 16.Photo:NBC NBC Craig Melvinisn’t even a week into his tenure as co-anchor of theTodayshow and already his other co-anchor has left him.Melvin, 45, joked aboutSavannah Guthrie’s absence at the top of the Thursday, Jan. 16, episode of the NBC morning show.“Welcome toToday, so glad you’re with us on this busy Thursday morning,” Melvin said. “Laura Jarrett is in, Savannah’s a little under the weather.

Craig Melvin's 2 Kids: All About theTodayAnchor's Son Delano and Daughter Sybil — and the Sweet Ways They’ve Been Part of His Career

Craig Melvinmight dedicate himself to reporting the news to viewers, but his most meaningful role is closer to home with his two kids:DelanoandSybil. Throughout his time on the NBC show, he has shared anecdotes about his family and has used his experience as a storyteller to exemplify how much they mean to him behind the scenes. In May 2024, the two-time Emmy Award winner wrote a children’s book,I’m Proud of You, asa “love letter” to his kids.

Craig Melvin's Cutest Photos with His Kids Delano and Sybil

Craig Melvin, wife Lindsay Czarniak and kids Delano and Sybil.Photo:Craig Melvin/Instagram Craig Melvin/Instagram Craig Melvinhasan adorable family of four. TheTodayanchor, who was recentlyannounced to be Hoda Kotb’s replacementwhen she leaves in January 2025, shares his two children with wifeLindsay Czarniak. 01of 13Puppy LoveCraig Melvin, wife Lindsay Czarniak, and children Delano and Sybil welcome their new puppy Myles.Craig Melvin/ InstagramTheir family grew once more at the beginning of the year when they welcomed a four-legged friend named Myles into their home.

Craig Melvin's Mom Calls Him Out on TV, Asks Bobby Flay to Have Her Son Help Cook on Thanksgiving

Photo: Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images; Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Paramount+ Craig Melvin’s mom just called him out on the job. The video starts with3rd Hour of Todayco-hostSheinelle Jonessaying they have one more viewer question, joking that the person shares the same name as his mom, Betty Jo. “My mom’s name?” Melvin questioned, adding “Oh Jesus” when he saw his mother appear on the screen. When Flay asked Melvin if she was really his mom, he joked, “She used to be.