Craig Melvin, Al Roker granted protective orders against crazed ‘Today’ show intruder

Craig Melvin and Al Roker have been granted protective orders against the crazed “Today” show intruder. A judge issued a protective order on Friday requiring the alleged intruder, Andrew Truelove, to stay away from the morning show hosts, Truelove’s lawyer told TMZ Friday. Additionally, Truelove was arraigned on hate crime charges on Friday and the judge in the case set bail at $10,000, per NBC news. He faces a count of burglary in the third degree as a hate crime and a count of menacing in the third degree as a hate crime. Craig Melvin and Al Roker (pictured above in the “Today” show studio last year) have been granted protective orders against the crazed “Today” show intruder. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images A judge issued a protective order on Friday requiring the alleged intruder, Andrew Truelove (seen above), to stay away from the morning show hosts. Kevin C. Downs for NY Post As Page Six previously reported, Truelove was arrested Thursday for allegedly breaking into the “Today” show studio and confronting Melvin. The intruder slipped past security at the NBC show’s New York City headquarters and asked Melvin for Roker after being unable to find him. After Melvin, 47, called security, the man was detained and arrested. The Post confirmed via cops and sources that the intruder called Melvin the N-word during the incident, which happened right before 9 a.m. The New York Police Department also confirmed to Page Six that they took someone into custody. On Friday, Truelove was also arraigned on hate crime charges and the judge in the case set bail at $10,000. Kevin C. Downs for NY Post He faces a count of burglary in the third degree as a hate crime and a count of menacing in the third degree as a hate crime. Kevin C. Downs for NY Post “On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at approximately 0919 hours, it was reported to officers that there was a disorderly person inside 30 Rockefeller Center, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct,” the statement read. “Officers responded and placed an unidentified individual into custody. There were no injuries reported. The investigation remains ongoing.” According to the statement, the intruder’s interaction with Melvin — which took place in a staircase — lasted 8-10 seconds. Following the terrifying incident, the “Today” show released a statement of their own. Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! As we previously reported, Truelove was arrested Thursday for allegedly breaking into the “Today” show studio and confronting Melvin (pictured here with Roker in 2024.) Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images The intruder slipped past security at the NBC show’s headquarters and asked Melvin for Roker after being unable to find him. Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images “There was a security incident this morning at the TODAY show studio. An individual entered an unauthorized area in a vestibule near Studio 1A. The person approached anchor Craig Melvin, who alerted security,” the statement began. The NBC show confirmed the trespasser “was detained and taken into custody by law enforcement without further incident,” and that there was no “altercation” or injuries. “TODAY is cooperating fully with law enforcement as they investigate the matter,” the statement continued. “NBC and TODAY take the safety and security of our employees, talent, staff and guests extremely seriously.” A source exclusively told us a security guard was fired over the incident. Melvin bravely returned to the NBC show on Friday (pictured here) and assured viewers that he is “safe and sound.” Robert Miller for NY Post Roker, seen above Friday morning, also returned to the studio. Robert Miller for NY Post Melvin bravely returned to Friday’s broadcast of the “Today” show and assured viewers that he is “safe and sound” following the security breach. Roker returned as well. “I want to take a quick moment to address an incident that happened yesterday,” Melvin said on Friday morning. “You may have heard that unfortunately an intruder made his way into an unauthorized area here at Studio 1A. “Thankfully he was apprehended quickly,” the journalist continued. “He was placed under arrest. We are cooperating fully with the NYPD as they investigate the matter.” Melvin concluded, “We are just very happy that everyone is safe.” Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. 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