During a recent episode of the Today show, several of the regular hosts were missing as they took a jump start on their weekend. Savannah Guthrie announced at the beginning of the show that Sheinelle Jones and Jacob Soboroff were present, while Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin, Carson Daly, and Al Roker were not. Dylan Dreyer was also absent as she was in Kentucky with Mike Tirico to cover the 2024 Kentucky Derby. Soboroff and Jill Martin filled in for the third hour of the show.
Many of the missing hosts shared glimpses of their weekend plans on social media. Kotb, for example, attended a Rolling Stones concert with friends at Jazz Fest 2024 in New Orleans. She posted videos and pictures of the band performing, including one of Mick Jagger singing with Irma Thomas Nola. Roker, on the other hand, encouraged his Instagram followers to get moving and shared a clip of his workout routine to start the day.
Melvin did not share his weekend plans on social media but announced that he would be traveling to New Jersey for a stop on his children’s book tour. He invited fans to join him at the event which is happening on Monday, May 6. Carson Daly, who had been absent since Thursday, had interviewed golf legend Tiger Woods the previous day. He shared a story of seeing Woods practice as a teenager during a golf competition they participated in together, showing admiration for his dedication to the sport.
The hosts of the Today show, like many celebrities, take time to relax and enjoy their weekends. Kotb, Roker, Melvin, Daly, and others showed how they like to spend their free time through their social media posts, including attending concerts, exercising, and engaging in other activities. The show continues to entertain and inform viewers even when some of the hosts are taking time off to recharge before the next week begins.
Despite the absence of some hosts on the Today show, Soboroff, Martin, and Jones filled the gaps and provided viewers with engaging content. The show remains a popular morning news program that covers a wide range of topics and interests. Fans of the hosts enjoy following their activities on social media and seeing how they unwind during the weekends, further connecting with them on a personal level. The behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives adds to the appeal of the show and creates a sense of camaraderie between the hosts and the audience.
