When viewers tuned in to the \u201cToday\u201d show on February 16, 2024, they noticed an unexpected absence: co-host Savannah Guthrie was conspicuously absent from her regular place. Rather, Craig Melvin replaced fellow co-host Hoda Kotb, who said in passing that Guthrie was \u201coff this morning.\u201d<\/p>\n
And Guthrie, where was he? She was, it turned out, starting a book tour in support of her most recent book, \u201cMostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere.\u201dGuthrie was supposed to make a scheduled tour stop in Texas the day before, and to her surprise, former First Lady Laura Bush and President George W. Bush stepped up to offer their encouragement.<\/p>\n
But despite all of the hoopla surrounding Guthrie\u2019s book tour, \u201cToday\u201d viewers were more focused on an interview that had aired the day before. Kelly Rowland, an actress and singer, was interviewed by Guthrie before she left on her book tour to talk about her upcoming Netflix movie \u201cMea Cupla.\u201d As they were talking about the movie, which was dubbed a \u201cerotic thriller,\u201d Guthrie got off subject and questioned Rowland about her longtime friend and fellow musician Beyonc\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Video from 25 years ago, when Rowland and Beyonc\u00e9 were a part of the popular girl group Destiny\u2019s Child, was cited by Guthrie. Guthrie asked, \u201cWhat do you think about your friend Beyonc\u00e9?\u201d throughout the interview. She\u2019s entering the nation; you two almost grew up together, so she\u2019s like your sister.<\/p>\n
Fans and viewers of the show were divided over this line of inquiry. Many thought it was improper to discuss another celebrity in an interview, particularly since Rowland and her contributions should have been the main topic of discussion. Social media was rife with criticism, with several viewers expressing dissatisfaction with Guthrie\u2019s strategy. \u201cVery disrespectful to ask as accomplished entertainer as @KELLYROWLAND about Beyonc\u00e9 every freaking time she comes on your show,\u201d said one person on X (previously Twitter).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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