THE Today Show host Al Roker has shouted “you’re dead to me!” on live TV.
In a bitter NFL rivalry with his co-hosts, Craig Melvin and Savannah Guthrie, they disagreed on which color the Empire State Building should light up.
NBCCraig Melvin and Savannah Guthrie had a big rivalry on TV over their NFL teams[/caption]
NBCAl Roker told the Empire State Building that they were ‘dead to him’ after supporting rival football teams[/caption]
On Sunday, four football teams faced off to find out which two would wind up in the Super Bowl on February 12.
In the end, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs won and will face off together in the big game.
An ABC news correspondent reported that the Empire State Building lit up red and yellow and then green and white to honor both of the winning teams.
Considering Philadelphia beat the New York Giants in every game they played this season, it was shocking to some fans to see New York honor that team.
“Fans were full of disbelief that the iconic New York landmark would do Giants fans like that, but I know Savannah was happy to see it,” she said.
Savannah, Craig, and Hoda Kotb laughed at the desk.
“Well, you know what?” Savannah said. “It’s the definition of ‘too soon.’”
“It’s a little raw, Empire State Building.”
‘YOU’RE DEAD TO ME!’
Savannah and Craig had a rivalry on live TV, as she was rooting for Philadelphia and Craig was rooting for Kansas City.
They held up the jerseys from the opposite teams.
“So, I texted Craig last night,” Savannah said.
“I said, ‘if the Chiefs win, then Dell, his son who loves [Patrick] Mahomes can bet Vale and Charlie, so we’re going to make it interesting, get a little wager going.”
“Oh, I love that!” Hoda said.
They don’t know what they are betting yet, but Craig said, “No money though.”
“A doughnut or something. I don’t know,” Savannah chimed in.
“Cool. Well, congrats to both of you guys,” Hoda said.
After they talked a bit more about the teams, Savannah pointed out that Hoda was wearing red, so she needed Al on her team.
Al stood over by the weather board and said unenthusiastically: “Yeah. I don’t care.”
The Today hosts cracked up as the meteorologist looked at the camera and said: “In fact, Empire State Building, you’re dead to me!”
“I’m moving to the Chrysler Building. I’m kidding. I’m kidding.”
“But, I’m very excited for you guys,” he ended.
HAVING A BALL
Savannah rushed back to the studio to be on the morning show on Monday after spending the day in Philadelphia for the game.
She gave her fans a rare glimpse of her family on Instagram.
The 51-year-old took to social media and shared some snaps from her day at the Lincoln Financial Field football stadium.
The TV star, her husband Michael Feldman, and their two children, Vale and Charles, were dressed in support of the Philadelphia Eagles as they played the San Francisco 49ers.
In the photo, Savannah wore a football jersey with a matching woolen hat and kept warm in a black puffer coat and black ankle boots.
Michael, 54, also wore a jersey – which was personalized with his surname – and teamed his with a pair of blue jeans as he posed for photos with his son and daughter.
Vale, eight, and Charles, six, were both wearing football jerseys, too, and appeared to be very excited to be at the game.
Savannah shared a photo of a box of bright green donuts, which her kids were later seen digging into.
The family appeared to have the best seats in the house as they were watching the game from a private box, and Savannah even shared a short video of Charles cheering the players on.
NBCCraig and Savannah said they made a bet with their kids and would see who would win[/caption]
Twitter/Empire State BuildingThe iconic New York building showed support for both teams[/caption]
NBCSavannah attended the game on Sunday night, but still showed up to the morning show[/caption]
