A lighthearted moment on Today quickly turned into a major on-air reveal when Craig Melvin accidentally let slip a piece of Hollywood news involving Jenna Bush Hager. During Wednesday’s live broadcast, Melvin unexpectedly announced that Bush Hager will appear in The Devil Wears Prada 2, leaving the studio stunned and sparking immediate reactions from her co-hosts, as per a report by People.
A routine entertainment discussion on Today quickly turned into a headline-making moment when Craig Melvin appeared to reveal a secret that may not have been meant for live television.
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While discussing The Devil Wears Prada 2 on the April 8 broadcast, Melvin casually said, “By the way, you know how that movie’s going to be good?” Melvin asked. “You know how I can tell? JBH is in it!” The camera immediately shifted to Jenna Bush Hager, who looked visibly stunned, her mouth open in disbelief.
The unexpected reveal instantly changed the tone in the studio. Bush Hager quickly responded,“I don’t know that you were supposed to drop that bomb, but if you’re…” before trailing off in surprise.
Savannah Guthrie, clearly amused by the moment, jumped in with a joke: “This is live. You cannot tell Craig anything!”
Melvin, realizing what had just happened, looked shocked himself and tried to brush it off, saying, “I thought it was common knowledge?”
Al Roker then added to the laughter with, “It is now!”
Bush Hager’s stunned expression said everything before she even spoke. As the laughter continued in the studio, Melvin attempted to recover from the slip-up, joking, “Cut it out for the other feeds! Sorry about that JBH."
Guthrie kept the playful mood going, telling him, “Why don’t you read your journal while you’re at it?”
When asked if he had anything else to reveal, Melvin simply admitted, “My bad!”
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While Bush Hager’s exact role remains unknown, the reveal has added another layer of excitement around the sequel.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling, as per a report by People.
Bush Hager also has a fun connection to the fashion world portrayed in the film. She previously dressed as former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour during Today’s 2025 Halloween special, opposite Guthrie’s Miranda Priestly look, as per a report by People.
The much-awaited sequel is set to arrive in theaters on May 1, and after this live TV moment, anticipation around the film has only grown stronger.
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He revealed that Jenna Bush Hager has a cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
When does the movie release?
The film is set to hit theaters on May 1.
A routine entertainment discussion on Today quickly turned into a headline-making moment when Craig Melvin appeared to reveal a secret that may not have been meant for live television.
ALSO READ: Who is Dianna Russini, who was spotted holding hands and hugging New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel?
While discussing The Devil Wears Prada 2 on the April 8 broadcast, Melvin casually said, “By the way, you know how that movie’s going to be good?” Melvin asked. “You know how I can tell? JBH is in it!” The camera immediately shifted to Jenna Bush Hager, who looked visibly stunned, her mouth open in disbelief.
What happened during the live Today segment?
The unexpected reveal instantly changed the tone in the studio. Bush Hager quickly responded,“I don’t know that you were supposed to drop that bomb, but if you’re…” before trailing off in surprise.
Savannah Guthrie, clearly amused by the moment, jumped in with a joke: “This is live. You cannot tell Craig anything!”
Melvin, realizing what had just happened, looked shocked himself and tried to brush it off, saying, “I thought it was common knowledge?”
Al Roker then added to the laughter with, “It is now!”
How did Jenna Bush Hager react?
Bush Hager’s stunned expression said everything before she even spoke. As the laughter continued in the studio, Melvin attempted to recover from the slip-up, joking, “Cut it out for the other feeds! Sorry about that JBH."
Guthrie kept the playful mood going, telling him, “Why don’t you read your journal while you’re at it?”
When asked if he had anything else to reveal, Melvin simply admitted, “My bad!”
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What do we know about the sequel?
While Bush Hager’s exact role remains unknown, the reveal has added another layer of excitement around the sequel.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 stars Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling, as per a report by People.
Bush Hager also has a fun connection to the fashion world portrayed in the film. She previously dressed as former Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour during Today’s 2025 Halloween special, opposite Guthrie’s Miranda Priestly look, as per a report by People.
The much-awaited sequel is set to arrive in theaters on May 1, and after this live TV moment, anticipation around the film has only grown stronger.
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FAQs
What did Craig Melvin reveal live on air?He revealed that Jenna Bush Hager has a cameo in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
When does the movie release?
The film is set to hit theaters on May 1.
