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Melvin's Son Reads Pet Names on Kids Day, Kotb Returns.

4/24/2026

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On April 23, 2026, U.S. Today co-anchor Craig Melvin brought his 12-year-old son Delano onto the show for Bring Your Kids to Work Day.
Delano read Nationwide Insurance’s Wackiest Pet Names of 2026, naming the top dog “Internet Browser” and the cat “Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger.”
He suggested a segment on raising his allowance, but Melvin rejected it.
Following Melvin’s April 9 vacation announcement, Hoda Kotb returned as host on April 13.

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Story summary

On April 23, 2026, U.S. Today co-anchor Craig Melvin brought his 12-year-old son Delano onto the show for Bring Your Kids to Work Day.
Delano read Nationwide Insurance’s Wackiest Pet Names of 2026, naming the top dog “Internet Browser” and the cat “Cheddar Big Booty Cheeseburger.”
He suggested a segment on raising his allowance, but Melvin rejected it.
Following Melvin’s April 9 vacation announcement, Hoda Kotb returned as host on April 13.