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Savannah Guthrie plans to return to NBC’s Today show on her own timeline, according to two NBC sources, though when she comes back is uncertain as the search for her mother Nancy Guthrie continues. NBC says her Today family will welcome her back on her terms, and Guthrie has publicly addressed the situation, including a reward and charitable donation, as she copes with the family crisis.
Savannah Guthrie intends to return to NBC’s Today show at some point, two NBC sources say, but the timing is uncertain and entirely up to her as she copes with her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. She hasn't hosted since late January; NBC says her Today family will welcome her back on her timeline. Hoda Kotb has filled in during her absence, and Guthrie has spoken about the distress of the situation, including a reward and a donation related to her mother’s case.
Katie Couric commented on NBC's Today amid Savannah Guthrie's ongoing absence due to the disappearance investigation into Guthrie's mother, praising the show's handling and Hoda Kotb's interim return; NBC stands by Guthrie and she is expected to return on her own timeline, while the program has seen higher viewership during coverage of the case and the Winter Olympics.
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.
Hoda Kotb has returned to co-host the Today show on a temporary basis as Savannah Guthrie remains away amid the disappearance of Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie. The case has drawn FBI involvement, with a California man arrested for posing as the abductor and ransom notes reportedly exchanged for millions in Bitcoin; the Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s safe return, and Kotb’s future on the show is described as the foreseeable future.
Hoda Kotb will continue to host NBC's Today alongside Craig Melvin while Savannah Guthrie is away after the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. Kotb returned to the anchor desk on February 6 and will remain in the chair for now. The search for Nancy Guthrie continues with a reward of up to $1 million for information. Kotb had stepped back from the show in early 2025 but has made periodic appearances since.
Hoda Kotb will continue to fill in on NBC’s Today opposite Craig Melvin as Savannah Guthrie remains absent while her mother Nancy Guthrie has been missing in Arizona. Kotb has anchored Today for about three weeks and does not plan to join the show full-time, with Guthrie’s return date still uncertain.
Savannah Guthrie’s future on NBC’s Today is reportedly in question as she reevaluates whether staying in the spotlight endangers her family amid her mother Nancy Guthrie’s abduction. A Radar Online insider says Guthrie is considering a life away from the desk, while the family has offered up to $1 million for information and donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with Guthrie publicly urging prayers and hope for a miracle.
Al Roker and the Today show team headed into Manhattan the night before air as a massive blizzard shut down New York City streets, turning Monday’s broadcast into an early arrival and a playful “sleepover” moment. Hoda Kotb returned to co-host while Savannah Guthrie remained in Arizona for her mother's disappearance. Roker posted updates from his pre-show trek to Studio 1A as the plaza closed and the cast adapted to the severe weather, with Dylan Dreyer reporting from Long Island and fellow hosts like Craig Melvin, Carson Daly and Jenna Bush Hager joining the early coverage.
Savannah Guthrie has not set a return date to NBC's Today as the search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues in Arizona; the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI have made some progress but public updates remain sparse. Guthrie left New York to be with her family and has not announced a timeline, with NBC filling in coverage roles by Mary Carrillo and Craig Melvin and delaying other obligations like the 2026 Winter Olympics. Industry insiders debate whether she will ever return, and there is no timeline or arrests in Nancy Guthrie’s case.
NBC's Today show appears to be shifting back toward its typical format as the search for Nancy Guthrie—Savannah Guthrie's missing mother—continues to shape coverage, with anchors balancing Guthrie-related reporting and other top headlines (Prince Andrew arrest, Olympic coverage); the program has also seen about a 30% rise in audience to roughly 3.48 million viewers in recent days.
Following the kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, NBC’s Today show continues with temporary co-hosts while insiders say Guthrie is not expected to return soon, though she’s still viewed as the eventual anchor. NBC officials are planning for all possibilities, including promoting from within (e.g., Sheinelle Jones) or other substitutes, with Hoda Kotb unlikely to return long-term and a longer-shot external option like Gayle King discussed. The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance could take months or years, leaving the show in day-to-day mode as it balances support for Guthrie’s family with continuing morning programming.
Savannah Guthrie has reportedly considered stepping away from NBC's Today due to safety concerns for her family after her mother Nancy Guthrie disappeared. She has been absent since February 1 and will not cover the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with NBC confirming an extended leave and Mary Carillo stepping in for Olympic coverage. Guthrie and her siblings have publicly appealed for Nancy's safe return, while law enforcement continues to search and investigate; there has been no official confirmation from Today or Guthrie as of writing.
Hoda Kotb returned to the Today anchor desk to fill in for Savannah Guthrie as authorities continue the search for Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for more than a week. Kotb emphasized the show’s family ethos and that Savannah and her family remain the top priority, while officials say there are no suspects or persons of interest at this time.
Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy Guthrie disappeared, and the Today show’s co-hosts and NBC colleagues rallied around Guthrie, underscoring the program’s reputation as a real-life family. The week of coverage showed on-air and off-air support from peers, with NBC increasing security as the search continues, and the piece notes the show’s history of a tightly knit, family-like dynamic—even through past upheavals like Ann Curry’s departure.