Craig Melvin Will Have ‘A Lot of Pressure on Him’ on Today (Exclu)

Hoda Kotb is thrilled at NBC’s choice to exchange her with Craig Melvin on Today and had an enormous hand in him getting the job — however he’s nonetheless nervous about following in her footsteps as there’s a bittersweet vibe throughout about her choice to maneuver on.

“As a lot because it was her selection to depart, it’s nonetheless a really bittersweet feeling to be saying goodbye to one thing that was such an enormous a part of her life for thus a few years,” an insider completely tells Nearer. “That being stated, she’s very glad that Craig will likely be taking her spot.”

“They’ve all the time had an incredible relationship, and she or he’s making an enormous effort to assist him any means she will be able to,” the supply provides of Hoda, 60, and Craig’s bond. “He couldn’t be extra excited however there’s little question he’s obtained large footwear to fill, there’s going to be a lot of pressure on him however the normal feeling is that he’s as much as the job.”

The supply says that being a coanchor on the coveted morning discuss present is “a dream job” with “an enormous paycheck.”

Craig, 45, will begin his new place as Savannah Guthrie‘s official coanchor on January 13. And the supply says Savannah, 52, is thrilled that Craig will likely be becoming a member of her on the information desk every morning.

“Finally it was Savannah’s name, she’s the one calling the photographs now and needed to give the greenlight on Craig changing into her new cohost,” the insider says. “She’s going to overlook Hoda, however she actually likes Craig and has lots of confidence in him and their chemistry.”

Hoda will likely be transferring on from As we speak to deal with elevating her two daughters, Haley and Hope. The mother of two lately moved to the suburbs into a brand new residence together with her children. And she or he’s trying ahead to embracing her quiet life outdoors of New York Metropolis.

“I’ve already obtained my routine! I’ve been planning it,” she informed Women’s Health whereas at her Making House wellness occasion on the Miraval Austin Resort and Spa in Texas in October. “I’m waking up at 5:15. I’m going to SoulCycle at 5:30 — they’ve one in my city. I’m going to do it till 6:30. I’m going to get residence. I’m going to feed my children breakfast. I’m going to stroll them to highschool with a Yeti mug filled with espresso with heavy cream in it. I’m going to stroll residence slowly.”

And Hoda’s already obtained her sights set on her subsequent job — making her presence identified within the wellness area.

“I’m going to be on this area, and it hasn’t been totally shaped,” the broadcaster defined. “There’s no meat on the bones, however we’re working in direction of some issues that I believe are going to be actually thrilling and enjoyable. It’s about making wellness accessible to somebody who’s by no means tried it.”