Shaking Up the Morning Routine: The TODAY Show's New Third Hour Lineup

Hey there, folks! If you're a loyal fan of the TODAY show, you've probably been on the edge of your seat waiting to find out what's next after Megyn Kelly’s sudden exit. Well, here's the scoop: Dylan Dreyer, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Sheinelle Jones are stepping into the spotlight to take over the third hour starting early January. But guess what? These changes might not be set in stone.

Let me break it down for you. The future direction of the show is still pretty uncertain. “The show is still very much up in the air... they don’t really know what the show is or what it’s going to be,” an insider close to the situation exclusively revealed. It seems there’s been some behind-the-scenes shake-ups, including the move out of the old Megyn studio. What's more, several top-level staff members have left in recent months due to a lack of clear leadership and vision.

Hope you don’t mind these faces! You’ll be seeing a lot of them at 9am. Please join us! #3rdhourtoday #youvegotafriendinus #letthegoodtimesroll @TODAYshow @SheinelleJones @craigmelvin @alroker pic.twitter.com/oY0fT6hedr
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— Dylan Dreyer (@DylanDreyerNBC) January 7, 2019

Megyn Kelly's Exit and the New Faces Stepping Up

Now, Megyn Kelly was let go from the NBC talk show back in October after some controversial remarks she made on air about blackface. For the past few months, some familiar faces from the TODAY team have been filling in, including Hoda Kotb, who's been a steady presence on the show. On January 7, Dylan Dreyer shared a warm welcome to the new lineup with a tweet featuring a group selfie. “Hope you don’t mind these faces!” Dylan joked. “You’ll be seeing a lot of them at 9 am. Please join us.”

Remembering Last Year's Changes

Flashback to last year around this time, and the TODAY show was dealing with a similar transition. Hoda Kotb stepped into Matt Lauer’s shoes following his departure amid sexual harassment allegations. Hoda and Savannah Guthrie quickly became the dynamic duo keeping the morning show afloat. It just goes to show that the TODAY show isn't afraid of change, even if it means some growing pains.

What's Coming Up for the TODAY Show?

And if you think the changes are over, think again. In the coming months, the TODAY show will be saying goodbye to another beloved figure. Kathie Lee Gifford is set to leave the fourth hour in April. Execs are reportedly looking within the network to find her replacement. It's shaping up to be an exciting time for the show, and we can't wait to see how it all unfolds.

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