Actress Deidre Hall, known for her long-running role on “Days of Our Lives,” unexpectedly slapped NBC News anchor Craig Melvin during a live interview on the “Today” show. The incident occurred while Hall was discussing a storyline involving domestic violence on her soap opera. Hall stated she was demonstrating how her character would react in a similar situation, but the physical contact appeared to catch Melvin off guard. NBC has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident. Viewers expressed shock and concern on social media, with the moment quickly going viral. Hall and Melvin continued the interview briefly after the slap, attempting to downplay the event, but the awkwardness was palpable.