Craig Melvin is a journalist and news anchor who has worked for NBC News and MSNBC. He has been absent from The Today Show on multiple occasions, and the reasons for his absence have varied. Here is what we know:

• In March 2022, Melvin announced that he would be leaving his hour of MSNBC Reports to focus on Today.
• In July 2023, Melvin was absent from The Today Show for two weeks in a row, along with co-host Dylan Dreyer.
• In August 2023, Melvin was temporarily absent from The Today Show due to his involvement in a significant charitable endeavor, hosting The Bottoms Up Invitational concert and golf tournament.
• In October 2023, there have been no reports of Melvin being absent from The Today Show.

While there have been rumors that Melvin may be leaving The Today Show, he has not announced any plans to do so.