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Deidre Hall accidentally slaps Craig Melvin
Watch soap opera star Deidre Hall slap Today host Craig Melvin on television
During a broadcast of the Today show, host Craig Melvin fulfilled a unique lifelong dream by asking soap opera legend Deidre Hall to slap him. Hall, who has portrayed Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives for 50 years, is famous for her character’s dramatic on-screen slaps. She attempted to walk Melvin through the mechanics of a staged daytime television slap, explaining how she would swing her hand close to his face so he could safely cue his reaction.
However, the carefully coordinated moment went awry when Hall accidentally connected with Melvin’s face. Despite the unexpected impact, a laughing Melvin took it in stride, praising the veteran actress. Reflecting on her extensive five-decade career in daytime drama, Hall expressed her commitment to the iconic role, adding that she has no plans to step away from the series anytime soon.
