Savannah Guthrie announced she will take a break from the Today show in 2026 to undergo vocal cord surgery and will need extended vocal rest, leading to a temporary absence from the program.
Khloé Kardashian responded graciously to Savannah Guthrie's past question about paternity rumors during an interview, expressing no hard feelings and praising Guthrie for her accountability, amid ongoing speculation about her biological father.
NBC is developing a TV game show based on the popular online game Wordle, with Savannah Guthrie hosting and Jimmy Fallon involved through his production company, aiming to bring the puzzle-solving experience to television.
Savannah Guthrie received a new layered lob haircut from celebrity stylist Chris McMillan, famously known for creating Jennifer Aniston's '90s hairstyle 'the Rachel,' fulfilling her childhood hair inspiration on the Today show.
Savannah Guthrie publicly discussed her painful 16-year-old divorce from Mark Orchard during a podcast appearance, revealing the emotional toll it took on her and sharing insights about her current marriage to Michael Feldman and her family life.
Savannah Guthrie opened up about her painful divorce from Mark Orchard, revealing it took her years to recover and that she kept the details private to maintain boundaries, ultimately finding happiness with her current husband, Michael Feldman, and their two children.
During a segment tease on the Today show, Savannah Guthrie mistakenly hinted that Jenna Bush Hager was pregnant, causing confusion among the co-anchors, who quickly clarified it was a joke and not an announcement.
Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie shared an emotional moment during their final Rockefeller Tree Lighting ceremony together as co-hosts of the "Today" show. Kotb, who announced her departure from the show after 26 years, was seen with Guthrie as they embraced while the tree was lit. Fans expressed their emotions over the touching moment, marking the end of an era for Kotb, who plans to stay within the NBC family but pursue new opportunities. Craig Melvin is set to replace her in January.
Colin Jost humorously struggled with a question about his wife, Scarlett Johansson, during a special round of "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" on TODAY. Despite jokingly pretending to be stumped, he correctly identified Johansson but later incorrectly guessed the origin of her last name as Denmark instead of Sweden. The playful exchange highlighted Jost's comedic style and promoted his new show, "Pop Culture Jeopardy!", which premieres on Prime Video.
Richard Gere surprised Today host Savannah Guthrie by making an obscene gesture live on air, explaining it was part of a clip from his upcoming series, The Agency. Guthrie, shocked, noted it was the second day in a row a celebrity had used obscenity on the show, referencing Cher's unfiltered F-bomb the previous day. Both incidents were unintentional, with Cher's expletive airing due to a lack of a broadcast delay.
Hoda Kotb announced her final day as co-anchor of the Today Show will be January 10, with Craig Melvin set to replace her. Melvin, who has been with the show since 2018, was praised by co-host Savannah Guthrie and others for his new role. Hoda also expressed her confidence in Melvin's abilities, while Melvin reciprocated with gratitude and compliments. Following Hoda's departure, the show will introduce a new segment titled 'Jenna & Friends,' featuring Jenna Bush Hager with rotating guest hosts.
Craig Melvin has been named the new co-anchor of NBC's 'Today' show, succeeding Hoda Kotb, who announced her departure in September. Melvin will join Savannah Guthrie at the anchor desk starting January 13, while Kotb's final show will be on January 10. Melvin, who has been with NBC for nearly 14 years, expressed excitement and gratitude for the new role. Kotb plans to step into a new role with NBC to spend more time with her family. The show's fourth hour will temporarily be called 'Today with Jenna & Friends.'
Savannah Guthrie's 7-year-old son, Charley, made a surprise FaceTime appearance on the TODAY show, delighting viewers and highlighting the work-life balance of the co-anchor, who shares a close bond with fellow mother and co-anchor Hoda Kotb.
Scammers have been selling fake copies of Savannah Guthrie's faith-based book "Mostly What God Does" after it quickly sold out and rose to the top of the charts. Guthrie and her publisher warned readers about the fake copies, which were being sold as workbooks on Amazon. Despite the scam, Guthrie's book received a warm reception, and she celebrated with a book party attended by her colleagues and media friends.
Savannah Guthrie expressed surprise at Kelly Rowland's abrupt departure from the "Today" show set after their interview, stating she had no indication that anything was wrong. Rowland's team reportedly pulled her from guest-hosting duties due to dissatisfaction with the dressing rooms, leaving Hoda Kotb without a co-host. Despite the incident, both Guthrie and Kotb expressed admiration for Rowland and welcomed her back on the show, while also hoping for improvements to the studio facilities.