Even five months into his time as a co-anchor on Today, Craig Melvin is watching his back. The 46-year-old journalist took over Hoda Kotb ’s news desk seat in January after Kotb made the ...

Melvin took over Kotb's role on the 'Today' show's news desk in January after the mother of two stepped down Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Even five months into his time as a co-anchor on Today ...

On May 28, Kotb went on the Today Show to talk about her wellness venture called Joy 101. While there, her replacement, Craig Melvin, asked about the Clarkson rumors.

On May 28, Kotb went on the Today Show to talk about her wellness venture called Joy 101. While there, her replacement, Craig Melvin, asked about the Clarkson rumors.

At that time, Melvin received a big vote of confidence from NBC when he was tapped to take Kotb's spot at the anchor desk, co-hosting the first two hours of "Today" alongside Savannah Guthrie.

When Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin brought this up during Kotb’s “Today” show return, Kotb replied, “Delete. Delete. That’s not true.

On May 28, Kotb went on the Today Show to talk about her wellness venture called Joy 101. While there, her replacement, Craig Melvin, asked about the Clarkson rumors.

On May 28, Kotb went on the Today Show to talk about her wellness venture called Joy 101. While there, her replacement, Craig Melvin, asked about the Clarkson rumors.