Is Savannah Guthrie Leaving ‘Today’?
What To Know
- Savannah Guthrie is reportedly considering leaving the Today show due to concerns for her family’s safety following her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
- She has been absent from Today since February 1 and will not cover the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with NBC confirming her extended leave and Mary Carillo stepping in for Olympic coverage.
- Savannah and her siblings have made public appeals for their mother’s safe return, while law enforcement continues to search for Nancy Guthrie and investigate the case.
As the search for Nancy Guthrie drags on, a new report claims her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, is reportedly considering an exit from Today.
Sources told NewsNation senior story editor Paula Froelich that Savannah may step away from the NBC morning show out of concern for her family, as Froelich said on NewsNation Prime on Saturday.
Froelich previously reported that speculation in her Substack newsletter, citing sources who said Savannah feels her mother was targeted because of her and doesn’t want to put her husband, siblings, and children at risk. “She will not be back for at least three to six months… if ever,” one source told Froelich.
As of writing, neither Today nor Savannah had confirmed or denied the report.
Savannah has been absent from Today since Nancy was reported missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. “I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, and messages of support,” the journalist said in a statement that Craig Melvin, her co-anchor, read on air the following day. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom.”
On February 3, NBC confirmed Savannah would not be traveling to Italy to cover the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as scheduled. In her absence, NBC Sports correspondent Mary Carillo joined Terry Gannon as NBC’s hosts for its coverage of the Olympics opening ceremony.
Hoda Kotb, Savannah’s Today co-anchor from 2018 to 2025, returned to the morning show on February 6 to sub in for her friend and former colleague.
As authorities investigate Nancy’s disappearance as an abduction, Savannah and her siblings have posted social media videos begging for their mother’s safe return. “We believe our mom is still out there,” Savannah said in a February 9 Instagram video. “We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly around the clock, trying to bring her home, trying to find her. She was taken, and we don’t know where.”
Savannah joined NBC News in 2007 and served as a White House correspondent for the news organization from 2008 until 2011, when she joined Today as a cohost of the morning show’s third hour. In 2012, she became a Today coanchor and joined Matt Lauer at the desk until his 2017 firing.
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I don't believe Savannah said anything about quitting that's not what she's worried about right now. I wish all this fake crap that people are putting in people's mouth would cease. Then it gets everybody else talking on other platforms just to get some fake news on the internet
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yes you are right but after this , I find it hard for her to make a return. She has a husband and kids and this attack was targeted on her mother because of her. Can you imagine the guilt she must feel even though we know it is not her fault?. she makes 8 million a year so I imagine she has enough to retire . At the very least , I would take 6 months to a year off. This has to be so traumatic.
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There is no proof that this attack was targeted on her mother because of her. None.
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Your response is the fake news crap that cjellen posted about. It has never been said that Mrs Guthrie was taken because of Savannah and it's cruel for you to say so!
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I agree with you 💯%
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what "fake crap"?
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Although not a fan I can understand why she would step away. Not sure why it’s been on every broadcast every single day or why. So many go missing with never a mention. I hope they find out what happened but I fear this will not have a happy ending.
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I dont care what your politics or your religion is. Please , I can't imagine how badly this hurts but you can't let these thugs win. You are obviously good at what you do and you can't quit because of this. You had nothing to do with this regardless.
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Story is so sad.
But why is this story so publicized? How many others are dealing/have dealt with similar situation which are publicized only in their local areas.
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I think it is so publicized because of who she is . I know it shouldn't be that way but it is. If she wasn't Savanah G. mother , I'm sure there wouldn't be all of this publicity.
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No one else is dealing with their 84 year old mother being abducted. There is world-wide interest in this story.
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Humans can relate to other's pain. That is why the world is watching.
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Why even put this information out into the public sphere? Given the circumstances, I’m sure that the last thing on her mind is any distraction, aside from the desperate hope of finding her mother alive and safe. The emotional turmoil she must be experiencing is unimaginable, and her focus is likely squarely on navigating this crisis rather than engaging with anything else.
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I ❤️ would understand either way. Maybe take as much time off as she needs, for sure. The world's sweetheart, Savanah. God bless 🙌.
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Savannah is a celebrity and as far as I am concerned, so is her mother Nancy the whole world is praying for her safe return. I’m glad it’s not your loved one.
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I think Savannah should NOT feel guilty about her mom being taken. If she wants to be upset, be upset at the evil that took her beloved mom. I have never watched the Today Show but I feel such empathy and sympathy for their situation. My feelings are the same for ALL of the missing no matter where they are. May God bless and keep them as the search continues for Miss Nancy.
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Geting up in years???? That is ridiculous
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Not "Geting" --Getting up in years. Please learn to properly spell.
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This is what happens when hatred of the wealthy is hammered away at day after day by the radical left. They become targets.
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take off whatever time needed to support their family and participate in the investigation. Imagine yourself in her position.
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Savannah before U do anything PRAY. PLEASE PRAY. YOUR STRENGTH US WITH U NOW. HE CAN WATCH OVER U WHILE U ARE MOURNING FOR TGE RETURN OF YOUR MOTHER. YOR HUSBAND I know your days seems so cloudy. The person u call when U need help. I can’t find her. Baby your mom Loves U . Talk to God. Tell GOD U DONT WANT HER TO SUFFER ANY LONGER LET HER GO. PLEASE SO THOSE EVIL
PEOPLES DONT HAVE LEAD WAY OVER U.
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Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC's Today show, reportedly earns around $8 million annually from her role.
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Savannah , her career fading and she is getting up in years and they really need someone younger and who is more Camera-genic.
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Each other's
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People should read up about Nancy Guthrie herself, she was very accomplished. Might have made her own enemies unfortunately
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no proof this was an "enemy"...
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Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC's Today show, reportedly earns around $8 million annually from her role--so she won't quit and she will need a lot of money to pay back the American tax payer for this investigation.
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I think your comment is out of line. Let this finish. Savannah, is a good Christian woman. I would be nuts. We had the money for illegals, medical, food ,roof. Thats been stopped. This is why we pay taxes. Let's not make this any worse. I am praying Nancy, my mom is 87. Its a gift to still have her. Savannah owes no one money. Not the federal government.
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No--I think your comment is out of line. Here is the finish. Savannah, is a not good Christian woman. U R nuts. We do not have the money for illegals, medical, food ,roof. This is NOT why we pay taxes. You have made this worse. praying for Nancy makes you feel good--congrats, my mom is 96. Its a gift to still have her too. Savannah and her family owes money to the federal government. She needs to pay up or be sued. so are you going to pay for EVERYONE in the WORLD now who goes missing? No. This family deserves nothing more than any other TAX paying citizen! PAY UP!
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