Today Show Return Remains Unclear as Kotb Leads Morning

NBC's Today is navigating Savannah Guthrie's ongoing absence after her mother Nancy Guthrie disappeared in January, with Hoda Kotb filling in as interim host; Guthrie's return remains on her own timeline and uncertain, prompting NBC to rely on Kotb and Melvin while correspondent Liz Kreutz covers developments from Arizona. Viewership has risen in recent weeks, though it’s unclear how much of the uptick is due to the Olympics versus Guthrie's absence.