Savannah Guthrie's emotional return to Today sparked a different set of feelings behind the scenes, Wonderwall.com has learned, as longtime co-anchor Craig Melvin was shocked to discover he wouldn't be the one conducting the interview. Now the formerly loyal host is rethinking his role - and his future - with the morning show. Craig Melvin Was 'Never Considered' For The Interview Guthrie gave her first interview since her mother's kidnapping to friend Kotb.