A shocking incident unfolded on the set of the ‘Today’ show in New York, leaving both the audience and the show’s hosts in a state of shock. The incident occurred when a man, identified as a ‘disorderly person,’ managed to breach the show’s security and lunged at anchor Craig Melvin, shouting a racial slur.

The man, who has not been identified, was able to slip past security at 30 Rockefeller Center, a location that is known for its robust security measures. This has raised questions about how the individual was able to gain access to the restricted area of the studio.

According to reports, the man was looking for Al Roker, another host on the show, when he set his sights on Melvin. The 47-year-old anchor was left shaken by the incident, but fortunately, he was not physically harmed.

The ‘Today’ show hosts did not address the incident on air, which has sparked a debate about whether or not the show’s producers should have handled the situation differently. Some have argued that the show should have addressed the incident on air to reassure their audience that everything is okay.

Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the man is expected to face charges of burglary and other related offenses. Police are currently reviewing surveillance footage and body camera footage from the arresting officers to determine how the man was able to gain access to the restricted area.

An NBC employee, who wished to remain anonymous, spoke to CNN about the incident, stating that they were shocked by the amount of security in the building. The employee revealed that they have to swipe or show their work badge multiple times to enter the building, which raises questions about how the man was able to slip past security.

It has been reported that NBC increased security measures in February after the mother of host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped. This has led to speculation that the increased security measures may have contributed to the breach in the show’s security.

The incident has left many in the media and the public wondering about the security measures in place at the ‘Today’ show. While the show’s producers have not commented on the incident, it is clear that something needs to be done to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.