Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese, is shown with owner Ann Lewis at the 2019 World's Ugliest Dog contest. Wild Thang won the 2024 event. AP It’s not unusual for winners of various events to appear on the “Today” show, bask in the hosts’ attention, and smile while answering softball questions.
While the food was festive, the champion getting applause on the Monday, June 24, episode of the NBC morning show was a bit different. (Want to watch the entire episode? You can stream the “Today” show on Fubo , which offers a free trial.).
