'Today': Third Hour Shares 'Exciting Announcement' in Major Switch-Up
Today just shared a big announcement about a major switch-up in filming location for its third-hour hosts.
On Wednesday, April 15, the NBC morning show revealed that it would soon travel to Virginia for a live taping.
"The 3rd Hour of TODAY is headed to Williamsburg, Virginia, to help celebrate America's 250th birthday!" Todayannounced on its official Instagram account, after announcing the news during its broadcast. "Our anchors are looking forward to fifes, drums, and lots of delicious pancakes with special co-host Patton Oswalt 🥞."
"What better place to do it than in the heart of the American Revolution?" Dylan Dreyer said of the U.S. turning 250 years old in 2026.
"Trust us, this is not gonna be your average school field trip," Al Roker added. "We are going to walk the same streets as the founders. We're gonna visit amazing restaurants, local breweries, and, as everybody must do to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country, eat pancakes."
After pointing out that Williamsburg is the Pancake Capital of the World, Dreyer revealed that the third hour will bring in "some serious star power" with Oswald as a guest co-host.
"Many times mistaken for Craig Melvin," Roker joked of the actor and comedian.
For information on registering to join the live taping of Today on May 15 in Williamsburg, visit www.today.com/williamsburg.
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In the comments, Today viewers reacted to the news, with one Instagram user writing, "Just registered to go. 🙌."
Another shared, "Registered 😊 I can't wait, what a way to start my 50th bday weekend 🎉."
Someone else shared, "Williamsburg is a true gem. You need to go in your lifetime."
A different follower commented, "Welcoming you all to Virginia!! ❤️."
Meanwhile, yet another Instagram user wrote, "Oh, I cannot wait! My favorite show in my neck of the woods! 😍."
On April 30, the third hour of Today will also hit the road for a trip to Springfield, Mo., for a different live taping that viewers can attend.
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This story was originally published April 15, 2026 at 5:24 PM.