{"id":555885,"date":"2026-07-23T15:23:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/555885\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T15:23:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T15:23:09","slug":"today-issues-stricter-security-for-guests-following-intruder-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/555885\/","title":{"rendered":"Today Issues Stricter Security for Guests Following Intruder Incident"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tThe \u201cToday<\/a>\u201d show has issued new security guidelines for its on-air guests following a recent incident in which an intruder entered the studio and lunged at co-anchor Craig Melvin<\/a> while yelling a racist slur.<\/p>\n

\n\tHollywood publicity firms received an email on Wednesday outlining the new protocols.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cWe wanted to reach out with an important update regarding studio access for \u2018Today\u2019 interviews,\u201d the email read, in part. \u201cIn light of the recent events last week, we are implementing stricter security protocols effective immediately.<\/p>\n

\n\tMoving forward,\u00a0there will be a maximum of two (2) people in the studio per guest.\u00a0This includes anyone accompanying the guest \u2014 PR representatives, hair\/makeup, social media, photographers, stylists, studio representatives, or any other support personnel. We\u2019ll defer to you on who those two individuals should be, but there will be\u00a0no exceptions or additional personnel permitted in the studio\u00a0during the interview.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tOn July 16, a man bypassed security at the \u201cToday\u201d show set at 30 Rockefeller Center and was arrested after he lunged at Melvin\u00a0and shouted the N-word at the co-anchor.<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\tCiting law enforcement sources, TMZ reported that the intruder was trying to locate longtime \u201cToday\u201d weatherman and personality Al Roker. When he couldn\u2019t find Roker, the man confronted Melvin. The man was arrested and nobody was physically injured.<\/p>\n

\n\tMelvin, on Friday morning\u2019s \u201cToday\u201d broadcast, briefly addressed the incident to viewers. \u201cYou may have heard that unfortunately an intruder made his way into an unauthorized area here at Studio 1A,\u201d he said. \u201cThankfully, he was apprehended quickly. He was placed under arrest. We are cooperating fully with the NYPD as they investigate the matter. And we are just very happy that everyone is safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tNBC News issued a statement following the security breach.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cNBC and \u2018Today\u2019 take the safety and security of our employees, talent, staff and guests extremely seriously,\u201d the statement read. \u201cWe are reviewing the incident and our security protocols and remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for everyone who works at and visits our studios.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tThe email about the new protocols said, \u201cWe understand this is a change from how we\u2019ve operated in the past, and we appreciate your flexibility as we implement these new measures.\u00a0Anyone else accompanying the guest is more than welcome to wait in the green room during the interview \u2014\u00a0although we do encourage only bringing essential team members to the show in general moving forward.\u00a0We don\u2019t want there to be any confusion or issues the morning of an interview, so if you have any questions or foresee any concerns with a particular booking, please reach out to us in advance. We\u2019re happy to talk through anything ahead of time.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\tYou can read the full email below.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cHi everyone,<\/p>\n

\n\tWe wanted to reach out with an important update regarding studio access for TODAY interviews.<\/p>\n

\n\tIn light of the recent events last week, we are implementing stricter security protocols effective immediately.<\/p>\n

\n\tMoving forward,\u00a0there will be a maximum of two (2) people in the studio per guest.\u00a0This includes anyone accompanying the guest \u2013 PR representatives, hair\/makeup, social media, photographers, stylists, studio representatives, or any other support personnel.<\/p>\n

\n\tWe\u2019ll defer to you on who those two individuals should be, but there will be\u00a0no exceptions or additional personnel permitted in the studio\u00a0during the interview.<\/p>\n

\n\tWe understand this is a change from how we\u2019ve operated in the past, and we appreciate your flexibility as we implement these new measures.\u00a0Anyone else accompanying the guest is more than welcome to wait in the green room during the interview \u2013\u00a0although we do encourage only bringing essential team members to the show in general moving forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\n\tWe don\u2019t want there to be any confusion or issues the morning of an interview, so if you have any questions or foresee any concerns with a particular booking, please reach out to us in advance. We\u2019re happy to talk through anything ahead of time.<\/p>\n

\n\tPlease also feel free to forward this along to the rest of your teams so everyone is aware of the updated policy.<\/p>\n

\n\tThank you for your understanding and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe.<\/p>\n

\n\tBest,<\/p>\n

\n\tYour Team at TODAY\u201d<\/p>\n

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