‘Days of Our Lives’ icon Deidre Hall slaps Craig Melvin live on ‘Today’ after shocking request
Television audiences are reacting to a viral moment where Days of Our Lives actress Deidre Hall struck anchor Craig Melvin during a live Today show broadcast.
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The brief
Deidre Hall, known for her role in the soap opera Days of Our Lives, slapped Today show co-anchor Craig Melvin during a live interview. The incident occurred following a request from Melvin directed toward the actress.
Coverage from outlets including People.com, Page Six, USA Today, and TV Insider confirms the physical interaction occurred on-air. Reports characterize the event as a response to a request made by Melvin, though coverage does not yet specify the exact phrasing or nature of the request.
Public and media attention remains focused on the unscripted exchange. Updates regarding any official statements from the parties involved or the Today show production team remain pending.
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Quick answers
What happened on the Today show?
Deidre Hall slapped co-anchor Craig Melvin during a live interview segment.
Why did Deidre Hall slap Craig Melvin?
According to coverage, the action followed a specific request made by Melvin during the interview.
Have the parties involved commented on the event?
Official statements from Deidre Hall or Craig Melvin regarding the incident have not yet been provided in the current reports.
Coverage (14)
- ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Deidre Hall Slaps Craig Melvin Live on ‘Today’ TV Insider · 92d ago
- ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Deidre Hall Slaps Craig Melvin Live on ‘Today’ IMDb · 92d ago
- 'Days of Our Lives' icon Deidre Hall slapped Craig Melvin live on TV KOMO · 92d ago
- Deidre Hall slaps 'Today' anchor Craig Melvin during TV interview USA Today · 92d ago
- Why ‘Days of our Lives’ Legend Deidre Hall First Said No to Playing Marlena Yahoo · 92d ago
- ‘Days of Our Lives’ star slaps ‘Today’ show co-anchor on air AL.com · 92d ago
- Deidre Hall Slaps Craig Melvin During Live Interview on the 'Today' Show People.com · 92d ago
- ‘Days of Our Lives’ icon Deidre Hall slaps Craig Melvin live on ‘Today’ after shocking request Page Six · 92d ago
- Craig Melvin asks Deidre Hall to slap him on “Today” Yahoo · 92d ago
- Days of Our Lives ’ Deidre Hall Slaps Craig Melvin Live on Today Show E! News · 92d ago
- Craig Melvin asks Deidre Hall to slap him on 'Today' Entertainment Weekly · 92d ago
- 'Days of Our Lives' icon Deidre Hall slapped Craig Melvin live on TV KUTV · 92d ago
- 'Days of Our Lives' icon Deidre Hall slapped Craig Melvin live on TV KATU · 92d ago
- Deidre Hall Slaps Craig Melvin During Live Interview on the "Today "Show Yahoo · 92d ago
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