Arna Dagny

Subject: Feedback on [Today Show] Presenter Dear [Today Show Team], I’ve been a regular viewer of your program, but I feel I need to speak plainly. In the 20 minutes I’ve watched this morning, the male presenter with the shaved/bald head has repeatedly spoken to female guests in a way that is dismissive and insulting — talking down to them, talking over them, and even cutting them off mid-answer. A specific example: when he asked a model guest who she would invite to dinner, he cut her off within seconds, then supplied his own answer, effectively replacing hers. She had to regain control of the segment by tapping her watch and pointing out the time pressure. She handled it brilliantly, but the way she was treated was insufferable. The dynamic he brings is condescending, unprofessional, and unpleasant to watch. To an intelligent audience, it’s glaring. I’m at the point where I cannot keep watching while he remains on screen. I strongly urge you to review his conduct. He detracts from the credibility of your program. Sincerely, AD