Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 as ‘part of my purpose’ in search for her mom Savannah Guthrie, cohost of the “Today” show, will return to the program on April 6, her colleagues announced, as she continues her search for her missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. During an interview with Hoda Kotb that aired on Friday, Guthrie expressed her emotional struggle, saying, “I don’t know if I can do it. I don’t know if I’ll belong anymore. And I would like to try. I would like to try.” She emphasized that her return is “part of my purpose,” stating, “I can’t not come back. This is my family.” Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the night of January 31 and reported missing the next day from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona. Guthrie described her anguish, saying she wants to return to work to “smile, and when I do, it will be real, and my joy will be my protest.” She acknowledged the pain of her situation but vowed not to let grief overwhelm her, stating, “I will not fall apart. I will not let whoever did this take my children’s mother from them.” Guthrie’s return to the “Today” show will occur the day after Easter Sunday, a time she has reflected on deeply due to her mother’s strong Christian faith. Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing after skipping a gathering to watch an online church service, was a devout believer. Guthrie shared how her mother taught her to wrestle with faith during difficult times, including when her husband died from a heart attack when Guthrie was 16. “She taught me. I saw her grieve. I saw her world shatter. I saw it, and I saw her get up,” Guthrie said, adding that she is drawing strength from her mother’s example.#tucson_arizona #hoda_kotb #savannah_guthrie #catalina_foothills #pima_county_sheriff_department
Savannah Guthrie to Discuss Mother's Disappearance in TODAY Interview Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the TODAY show, will participate in a two-part interview with Hoda Kotb to discuss the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on January 31. The interview, scheduled for the March 26 and 27 episodes of TODAY, will air beginning at 7 a.m. ET. A preview clip from the interview was shown during the March 25 episode, highlighting Guthrie’s emotional journey as the search for her mother enters its 53rd day. Guthrie expressed deep anguish during the preview, describing the unbearable pain of her mother’s absence. “Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. It is unbearable. And to think of what she went through,” she said through tears. She also shared her nightly struggles, imagining her mother’s terror and vowing to confront her feelings openly. “I will not hide my face. But she needs to come home now,” she emphasized. The interview will cover multiple aspects of the situation, including the ongoing investigation, Guthrie’s personal faith, and her efforts to cope. Hoda Kotb previewed the conversation, noting that Guthrie will discuss how she is navigating this difficult time and how her faith is supporting her. “She talks about the investigation, her faith, and how she’s getting through… and in the next portion, you’ll see, she talks about how God’s holding her hand,” Kotb explained. Viewers can watch the full interview live on NBC and Peacock during the scheduled episodes. For those unable to tune in at the time, the episodes will stream on Peacock the following day. Additionally, the conversation will be shared on NBC’s social media platforms, including YouTube and Instagram, shortly after airing.#peacock #nancy_guthrie #today_show #hoda_kotb #savannah_guthrie
Savannah Guthrie Shares Fear Over Mother's Disappearance and Possible Ransom Motive Savannah Guthrie is opening up about the anguish she feels over her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and the possibility that her mother may have been targeted because of her fame as a “TODAY” co-anchor. In her first interview since the 84-year-old woman went missing, Guthrie expressed deep fear and heartache, grappling with the idea that her mother’s fate might be linked to her own public status. “I don’t know that it’s because she’s my mom and somebody thought, ‘Oh, that girl— that lady has money. We can … make a quick buck,’ ” Guthrie told Hoda Kotb. “But we don’t know. Which is too much to bear, to think that I brought this to her bedside. That it’s because of me.” Guthrie’s mother disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026, after failing to attend a virtual church service at a friend’s house. Authorities confirmed she was last seen the night before, around 9:45 p.m., after eating dinner at her daughter Annie Guthrie’s home. The family has not yet identified a suspect or motive in the case, though investigators have ruled out foul play in some early theories. Guthrie described the moment she learned of her mother’s disappearance as a “dreaded phone call” that left her in panic. “My sister called me … I said, ‘Is everything OK?’ And she said, ‘No.’ She said, ‘Mom’s missing.’ And I said, ‘What? What are you talking about?’ She said, ‘She’s gone,’” Guthrie recounted. The family quickly realized the situation was far more serious than a simple disappearance. Nancy Guthrie, who has a history of chronic pain and mobility issues, could not have wandered off.#nancy_guthrie #tucson_arizona #hoda_kotb #savannah_guthrie #ring_camera
Amanda Peet and Hoda Kotb Bond Over Surviving Breast Cancer in New Interview Amanda Peet and Hoda Kotb opened up about their personal battles with breast cancer during a recent interview, sharing their diagnoses, treatments, and reflections on their journeys. The conversation, which took place on the Today show, highlighted their mutual support and the challenges of navigating the disease. Peet revealed her stage 1 cancer diagnosis in a personal essay for The New Yorker, while Kotb recounted her own experience with breast cancer, which she underwent a mastectomy for in 2007 and has since remained cancer-free. Peet described her diagnosis as a moment of profound emotional turmoil, emphasizing how the news intersected with other life events, including her parents’ hospice care. She wrote about the overwhelming sense of chaos and the need to find a way to cope, which led her to share her story publicly. “Maybe it was a way to just kind of cope and contain what was insanity — this kind of intersection of all of these big life moments,” she explained. Her essay, published on March 21, detailed the emotional weight of learning she had stage 1 cancer, a less aggressive form of the disease. Kotb, who has been cancer-free since her 2007 diagnosis, spoke about the shift in perspective she’s experienced over the years. “When you hear the words ‘breast cancer,’ and I mean it happened to me a while ago, but I do know the feeling of hearing the words. But now I feel like it’s sort of different — you know, that there is a clear path forward,” she said. She acknowledged the progress in treatment and the importance of early detection, while also expressing empathy for those facing the disease today. Peet, however, highlighted the ongoing challenges, particularly with lobular breast cancer, which she described as “understudied.#breast_cancer #today_show #hoda_kotb #amanda_peet #the_new_yorker
Savannah Guthrie Discusses Mother's Disappearance in Emotional Interview with Hoda Kotb Savannah Guthrie, co-host of "TODAY," shared her anguish over the ongoing search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, in an emotional interview with Hoda Kotb. The conversation, which aired on Wednesday, revealed the profound distress the family has endured since Nancy vanished from her home in Arizona more than seven weeks ago. Guthrie described the situation as "unthinkable" and emphasized the unbearable weight of uncertainty, stating, "We are in agony. It is unbearable." Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31, 2026, after having dinner at her daughter Annie’s home near Tucson, Arizona. Her family reported her missing on February 1, following her absence from a virtual church service at a friend’s house. Authorities have described the case as a potential kidnapping or abduction, though no concrete evidence has emerged. Guthrie recounted waking up each night in terror, imagining her mother’s suffering and vowing to confront the pain head-on. "Those thoughts demand to be thought," she said, refusing to conceal her emotions. The investigation has focused on a doorbell camera at Nancy’s home, which captured footage of a man matching the FBI’s description of a suspect. The camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on the night of her disappearance, according to a timeline released by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Forensic analysis revealed Guthrie’s blood on the porch of her home, and investigators are exploring genetic genealogy to identify unknown DNA found inside the house. The FBI is seeking a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build, wearing a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack 25-liter backpack in the footage.#fbi #nancy_guthrie #hoda_kotb #savannah_guthrie #pima_county_sheriff_s_department
Savannah Guthrie speaks out about mom Nancy's disappearance Savannah Guthrie has shared her emotional struggle more than 50 days after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing. In a heartfelt interview with her close friend Hoda Kotb, the "Today" co-host revealed the depth of her anguish as the search for her mother continues. The conversation, which was shared on March 25, highlighted Guthrie’s determination to keep the case in the public eye despite the overwhelming grief. “I imagine her terror,” Guthrie said, her voice breaking as she described the nights she spends waking up in fear. “I wake up every night in the middle of the night, every night. And in the darkness, I imagine her terror.” She emphasized the unbearable weight of the situation, stating, “Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. It is unbearable.” Despite the pain, Guthrie vowed not to hide her emotions. “It is unthinkable. But those thoughts demand to be thought,” she added. “And I will not hide my face. But she needs to come home now.” Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman in fragile health, has not been seen since January 31. Her family reported her missing the morning after she failed to appear at a friend’s home for a gathering. According to a source close to the family, Nancy regularly joined friends and neighbors for online church services, but her absence on Sunday raised concerns. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has stated they believe she was taken from her home against her will. The investigation remains active, though updates have become scarce in recent weeks. Law enforcement officials have urged the public to provide any relevant information, emphasizing that the case is still open. Savannah Guthrie has continued to call on fans and the community to share details that might lead to Nancy’s safe return.#nancy_guthrie #hoda_kotb #savannah_guthrie #tucson #pima_county_sheriff
Savannah Guthrie tapes interview with Hoda Kotb, plans ‘Today’ show return next month Savannah Guthrie, a key figure on the “Today” show, has taped an interview with her longtime colleague Hoda Kotb, which is set to air on the network this week. The sit-down, which marks Guthrie’s first televised interview since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing in an apparent kidnapping nearly two months ago, includes emotional moments as she discusses the ongoing search for her mother. A short clip from the interview was released by NBC on Wednesday, showing Guthrie in tears as she expressed her anguish over the situation. In the clip, Guthrie described the emotional toll of the ordeal, stating, “Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. We are in agony. It is unbearable.” She also shared how the disappearance has affected her daily life, saying she often wakes up in the middle of the night imagining her mother’s terror. “Those thoughts demand to be thought,” she said, emphasizing the weight of the situation. While the exact return date for Guthrie to the “Today” show has not been officially announced, insiders close to the network suggest she may return to Studio 1A in April. A source previously told the New York Post that her return could happen “in just a few weeks.” Guthrie, 54, is a central figure on the “Today” show, which is one of NBCUniversal’s most significant franchises, making her absence and potential return a topic of widespread speculation. Guthrie’s return to work has been a gradual process. After flying to Tucson, Arizona, immediately following her mother’s disappearance on February 1, she spent weeks in the area assisting with the search. Once she returned to New York City, she visited the “Today” show cast and crew on March 5, thanking them for their support during the crisis.#nbcuniversal #nancy_guthrie #today_show #hoda_kotb #savannah_guthrie
Jenna Bush Hager Absent From ‘Today’ This Week NBC’s Today show faced unexpected changes this week as several regular hosts were unavailable. Hoda Kotb continued to substitute for Savannah Guthrie on Monday’s episode, as the search for Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, continued in Arizona. Al Roker was absent from Studio 1A, with Dylan Dreyer stepping in to report live from the 2026 Players Championship in Florida. Jenna Bush Hager also missed the regular lineup, with Justin Sylvester filling in for her on Monday’s Today With Jenna & Friends episode. Sheinelle Jones explained that Bush Hager was on spring break, marking her first significant absence since the show’s relaunch as Jenna & Sheinelle. Sylvester’s substitute role came with a dramatic twist. He arrived in New York City just over two hours before the episode’s start, having traveled from California where he was covering the 2026 Oscars for E! News. “Girl, I brushed my teeth in the back of a car! I have never done this in my life,” Sylvester joked about his chaotic commute. He recounted being pulled over on the way to the Today set, telling Jones, “I dropped your name so hard!” Sylvester also shared on the show’s Instagram page that he had to pull up a flyer for the Today set on Instagram to prove his urgency. Jones empathized with Sylvester’s struggles, recalling a similar experience from her own time on the show. “That’s happened to me once. It’s almost a rite of passage when you work in morning television that one morning, either you oversleep, or you do whatever, and you have to speed,” she said. She described speeding down the highway at 4 a.m., only to be pulled over by police. “As soon as I saw the [police sirens], I’m like, ‘Oh, my gosh!’” she recounted.#today_show #hoda_kotb #jenna_bush_hager #sylvester #2026_players_championship
Why Is Jenna Bush Hager Absent From ‘Today’ This Week? NBC’s Today show began the week without several of its primary hosts. Hoda Kotb continued to substitute for Savannah Guthrie on the March 16 episode, as the search for Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, continued in Arizona. Al Roker was absent from Today’s Studio 1A, with Dylan Dreyer stepping in to report live from the 2026 Players Championship in Florida. Jenna Bush Hager was also missing from the regular hosting lineup. Justin Sylvester filled in for her on Monday’s episode of Today With Jenna & Friends, during which Sheinelle Jones explained that Bush Hager was on spring break. Sylvester nearly missed his guest-hosting assignment, though the details of the near-miss were not elaborated. The absence of Bush Hager was noted as part of the show’s usual rotation of hosts, with the focus shifting to the other contributors. The episode highlighted the flexibility of the Today team in accommodating unexpected circumstances, such as personal time off or ongoing personal matters. While the absence of a main host can sometimes draw attention, the segment featuring Sylvester and Jones provided a brief explanation for the gap in the regular lineup. The show’s structure allowed for such substitutions without disrupting the overall programming flow. The episode also included coverage of other events, such as the 2026 Players Championship, which was being reported on live by Dreyer. This underscored the show’s role in providing real-time updates on major sporting events. Meanwhile, the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie remained a focal point of the morning news, reflecting the show’s commitment to covering significant, ongoing stories.#nancy_guthrie #hoda_kotb #savannah_guthrie #jenna_bush_hager #dylan_dreyer
Savannah Guthrie made a heartfelt return to NBC’s Today studio on March 5, 2026, for the first time since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing on January 31. The reunion, described as emotional by colleagues, marked a significant moment for the co-anchor as she shared her intentions to eventually return to the show despite the ongoing search for her mother. Guthrie expressed gratitude for the support her family has received since the disappearance, addressing her Today team during the visit. “I wanted you to know that I’m still standing, and I still have hope, and I’m still me,” she told her colleagues. “I don’t know what version of me that will be, but it will be. I’m holding onto my faith. I still believe. And as my mom would say, ‘Where else would I go?’” Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 in Tucson, Arizona, where police believe she was abducted. Investigators have released doorbell camera footage of a masked suspect and shared a description of the potential abductor, though no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly named. Guthrie’s return to the studio came just weeks after her mother’s disappearance, during which she has been on hiatus from the show. Retired Today host Hoda Kotb has been filling in for her. Guthrie emphasized her desire to return to the Today team, though she has not set a specific timeline. “I don’t know how to come back, but I don’t know how not to. You’re my family. And I would like to try,” she said. Her colleagues praised her resilience and the emotional impact of her visit. During the reunion, Today’s weather correspondent Dylan Dreyer led a group prayer, stating, “We’re here holding hands as a family, in a place where we don’t understand why this is happening. It is not too bold to ask God for the biggest miracles every day.#savannah_guthrie #nancy_guthrie #tucson_arizona #today_show #hoda_kotb
