Today Third Hour

Today Third Hour Ticket Information

When the show was hosted by Megan Kelly, it had a studio audience, but after Kelly's departure this show has dropped the audience and free tickets are no longer available.

Today Third Hour Show Schedule

The show shoots live between 9 am and 10 am, during the weekdays only.

Today Third Hour Broadcast Time

9 am - 10 am EST

Today Third Hour Host Profile

Craig Melvin

• Role: Co-host and news anchor.
• Background: Craig Melvin joined NBC News in 2011 and became a regular on Today. He is known for his journalistic expertise, covering a wide range of topics from breaking news to politics and human-interest stories.
• Notable Traits: Professional, insightful, and calm under pressure.

Al Roker

• Role: Weather anchor and co-host.
• Background: A long-time weather presenter for Today, Al Roker has been with NBC since 1978. Known for his warmth, humor, and engaging personality, Roker is a beloved figure in morning television. He is also an author and advocate for health and wellness.
• Notable Traits: Energetic, humorous, relatable, but scores low likability ratings

Sheinelle Jones

• Role: Co-host and news anchor.
• Background: Sheinelle Jones joined NBC's Today in 2014. Before this, she was a news anchor in Philadelphia. Jones covers breaking news, human-interest stories, and lifestyle segments. She's also known for her role in Today’s digital segments.
• Notable Traits: Poised, energetic, and personable.

Today Third Hour Background

The Third Hour of Today originally debuted in October 2000, as an extension of NBC’s iconic Today show, offering a more relaxed and conversational format compared to the earlier hours. The hosts, often a combination of anchors and correspondents, discuss news, lifestyle, and pop culture in a more casual, free-flowing format.

This hour features cooking demonstrations, live performances, and interactive segments, bringing in a mix of lightheartedness and informative content.

Replacement of Megyn Kelly Today:

In September 2017, NBC launched Megyn Kelly Today, a one-hour segment of the Today show, which aired in the 9:00 a.m. slot (traditionally where the third hour of Today had aired). It was hosted by former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly and focused on news, current events, and interviews.

However, the show faced challenges, including mixed reviews and controversies related to Kelly’s comments on sensitive topics. The biggest controversy came in October 2018, when Kelly made remarks on air about blackface and Halloween costumes, which led to widespread backlash.

Following the controversy, NBC canceled Megyn Kelly Today in October 2018, and the third hour of Today returned with a rotating cast of regular Today show hosts.

In early 2019, the Third Hour of Today was re-established with Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer becoming the official hosts. This version of the show replaced Megyn Kelly Today permanently and returned to its roots as a more casual, lifestyle-oriented segment of the Today show franchise. It brought back the dynamic mix of news, lifestyle content, and fun, which resonates well with the audience.