Craig Melvin's Live TV Gaffe Exposes Jenna Bush Hager's Secret Film Role
In a cringe-worthy moment on Wednesday's broadcast of the Today show, co-host Craig Melvin inadvertently revealed a major secret about his colleague Jenna Bush Hager's career, leaving the studio in a state of stunned silence. The 46-year-old presenter was discussing the highly anticipated sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 when he let slip that Bush Hager, 44, has a cameo appearance in the film.
An Awkward On-Air Revelation
During the segment, Melvin remarked, 'By the way, you know how I know that movie will be good? You know how I can tell? J.B.H is in it.' The camera immediately cut to Bush Hager, who was visibly shocked, her mouth agape. She responded with a look of panic, saying, 'I don't know that you were supposed to drop that bomb.' An awkward pause enveloped Studio 1A until co-host Savannah Guthrie, 54, broke the tension by quipping, 'You cannot tell Craig anything!'
Melvin attempted to defend his slip-up, insisting he thought the information was common knowledge. Guthrie shook her head and replied, 'Well, no,' prompting Melvin to suggest cutting the segment for other feeds and offering an apology: 'Sorry about that J.B.H.' He then pulled a face that suggested a genuine mistake, while Guthrie joked, 'Why don't you read my journal while you're at it!'
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Details and Bush Hager's Expanding Career
The sequel, set for release on May 1, marks a return to the cutthroat world of high fashion, nearly two decades after the original became a box office smash and cultural phenomenon. Anne Hathaway reprises her role as former Runway assistant Andrea Sachs, with Meryl Streep returning as the formidable Miranda Priestly. Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci also come back, joined by new cast members including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, and Justin Theroux.
According to reports, the plot follows Miranda as she navigates the decline of traditional magazine publishing, facing off against Blunt's character, now a high-powered executive in the luxury sector. While specifics of Bush Hager's role remain undisclosed, this marks a significant step in her entertainment career. Previously, she had only one film credit in the 2024 Hallmark movie Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, and she recently announced her foray into scripted television as an executive producer for the NBC drama Protection.
Filming for The Devil Wears Prada 2 took place in New York and Milan, with behind-the-scenes glimpses already generating excitement among fans. The incident on Today highlights the unpredictable nature of live television and the challenges of keeping Hollywood secrets under wraps.
