TODAY show anchor Kristen Welker has opened up about how taking the spot of Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie on the morning show affects her.
Kristen took to her Instagram Stories to update fans that when they tuned in, she’d be the one to see instead of Hoda and Savannah.
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The 47-year-old TV personality’s shared photo was of her sitting beside co-host Craig Melvin, 44, behind the morning show news desk while they were off-air.
Both NBC personalities sported million-dollar smiles while the studio lighting shined down, illuminating the duo.
Kristen revealed that she filled in for Craig’s normal co-hosts Hoda, 58, Savannah, 51, and Al Roker, 68, on Monday so they could bask in the 4th of July holiday.
“Thanks to @craigmelvinnbc and @dylandreyernbc and the @todayshowteam for a wonderful morning,” she captioned.
“It’s always a treat to spend time with this crew while @savannahguthrie, @hodakotb, and @alroker enjoy the holiday week.”
Savannah, Hoda, and Al were covered again on Tuesday.
Craig teamed up with anchors Sheinelle Jones, 45, and Pete Alexander, 46, to bring fans a stellar morning show for today.
Craig announced that Pete would be joining the news desk “for the week” that Savannah and Hoda “would be off.”
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THE SHOW GOES ON
Fans definitely could use a good episode of Today, being that their July 4th plans have been hampered by rainfall.
Macy’s is still holding its annual July 4th fireworks celebration tonight after a day of rainy weather in New York City.
The department store company is throwing its 47th annual Fourth of July fireworks, featuring some huge stars, including Bebe Rexha,33, and Brett Young, 42.
Nathan’s Hotdog Eating Contest saw a two-hour delay in Coney Island this afternoon due to lightning.
The show will air live at 8 p.m. on NBC.
This year’s Macy’s July 4th fireworks will see two hosts.
Zuri Hall, 35, is an Emmy award-winning TV host and is set to cohost tonight’s fireworks show.
Macy’s describes her on its website as being “seen nightly on NBC’s Access Hollywood.”
“She also brings the energy & empathy she is known for as a cohost of NBC’s hit primetime summer series American Ninja Warrior.”
Co-hosting with her is Rutledge Wood, 43.
The fireworks show is a free public event, and tickets are not being sold.
Macy’s is providing over two miles of public viewing space.
Entry points for public viewing can be found along the FDR Drive in Manhattan, in addition to other viewing points in Queens and Brooklyn detailed on the Macy’s website.
TAKING THE STAGE
The performances are not accessible to the general public, nor are there tickets to view them live.
The music show is part of the NBC broadcast.
Ashanti, Bebe Rexha, Brett Young, DJ Z-Trip, and Ja Rule are set to perform.
Additionally, Jazmine Sullivan, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, LL Cool J, and The Roots will also be performing.
There are also multiple viewpoints of the light show in the Big Apple.
ORIGIN STORY
July 4 is a federal holiday known as Independence Day, which celebrates the USA announcing its separation from Great Britain.
A Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress, a political separation of the 13 North American colonies from Great Britain, was announced on July 4, 1776.
This declaration was sent as a letter.
The letter was sent to King George III, formally explaining why the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from the British Empire.
It was intended to justify a revolt against the British with a list of charges against King George III.
The main issues were taxation and a lack of control over their affairs, and this declaration marked the beginning of a war for independence against the British, which ended in 1783.
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