Today’s Al Roker openly mocks Craig Melvin for cringey on-air moment as co-star demands, ‘Never say that again’

TODAY star Al Roker has accused fellow actor Craig Melvin of trying to be “hip” after a chilling on-air moment.

Melvin used the word “boo” multiple times during a Valentine’s Day cooking segment on Tuesday’s show.

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The presenter said cooking a meal at home for your loved one, whom he dubbed “Boo,” was an alternative to spending dozens of dollars on a meal at a restaurant.

But the remark made his colleagues laugh.

Melvin’s colleague Sheinelle Jones said, “I can’t let that go, never say that again.”

Al warned Craig, “That’s what happens when you try to be hip.”

Food writer Kevin Curry was at the Today studio and launched a version of Surf and Turf.

But throughout the segment, Craig continued to use the word boo.

Al, looking slightly irritated, asked, “What if Boo doesn’t like being called Boo?”

Craig grinned from ear to ear throughout the demonstration.

Al referenced the hilarious moment on Instagram and appeared to mock Melvin.

He said, “Back then, Craig Melvin was trying to be hip by calling significant others a boo during a cooking segment.”

But fans were in hysterics after the hilarious moment.

One said: “That was rich!! We were all upset about it.”

A second viewer commented: “I love how they interact with each other. [They] just have fun I love watching them.”

A third noted that Craig can be a little “goofy” at times.

Al and Craig have been known to swap jokes while on the air.

Last week Craig apologized live on air after Al pointed out his embarrassing mistake.

Craig started singing a Beyoncé track before Al jokingly asked his colleague if he noticed they were on live TV.

Al said his co-star threw a “shot in the rib” after a fun chat about football.

He recently called Melvin for making a joke about the NFL playoffs.

The weatherman also threw shade at his castmate during a Valentine’s Day shopping segment.

A gift depicting a yellow and green exotic bird in a portrait frame caught his attention.

Craig pointed to the item and said, “I was surprised when I walked in and saw the Melvin family bird.”

Moments later, Al chimed in, “I’ve always wanted to give you the bird.”

“The bird” refers to showing or giving someone the middle finger.

The group laughed at Al’s unexpected jab, before Craig added, “Sometimes you do.”

After a tense conversation with Craig and Savannah Guthrie, Al recently exclaimed that the Empire State Building was “dead” to him.

They were at odds over what color the iconic New York landmark should be lit in.

The Empire State Building was lit up in the colors of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs after the two football teams reached the Super Bowl.

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