Melvin, an NBC News veteran of almost 14 years, will take the anchor chair in January, a week before Hoda Kotb’s final appearance as co-host.

Craig Melvin will become the co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show beginning early next year, following the departure of Hoda Kotb.

Craig Melvin was announced as Hoda Kotb’s replacement for the first hour of the ‘Today’ show ahead of her exit from the morning show