Savannah Guthrie skipped Monday’s episode of the Today Show amid a family emergency. Her current and former co-hosts showed their support. Keep reading to find out the latest on her personal crisis.
Savannah Guthrie Skips Show Amid Family Emergency
Savannah Guthrie just returned to the Today Show at the end of January after more than a month away. The popular host revealed in December that she had to have vocal surgery and wouldn’t be able to talk during recovery. But her return was short-lived.
The host was absent on Monday, the same day major news broke about an emergency in her family. Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother was missing. Nancy Guthrie was declared missing on Sunday from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. She was last seen on Saturday. The police marked the home a crime scene after the initial investigation.
Savannah Guthrie’s mom is still missing. The police have revealed new details that are beyond concerning. They reportedly found blood at the scene, indicating that the elderly woman was kidnapped. The investigation is ongoing, as is the search for Nancy Guthrie.
The news that Savannah Guthrie’s mother was missing made headlines across the country. No one has seen or heard from her since Saturday. Nancy Guthrie is reportedly in ill health, making her disappearance even more upsetting.
Today Hosts Show Support During Personal Crisis
Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones reported on the story on the Today Show. Another former Today host reacted to the heartbreaking personal crisis.
Hoda Kotb co-hosted the morning program for years before leaving in January 2025 to spend more time with her kids. But she has remained close with her former co-hosts. Hoda Kotb took to Instagram with a subtle show of support for Savannah Guthrie.
The former Today host made several posts about the incident. One post was simply the word “Hope” on a blue background. Another post was a photo of Savannah Guthrie and her mom with a prayer and heart emoji as the caption. In a third post, Hoda Kotb posted the phone number of the Sheriff’s department investigating the disappearance. She encouraged anyone with information to call 520-351-4900.
Fans of the Today Show showed support in the comments with thoughts and prayers for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return.
- “How devastating…prayers for Savannah’s Mom, and family. Jesus, please bring this mother home safely.”
- “Savannah, you always talk about how viewers feel like family. We’re praying for your family today. Lord, bring Savannah’s mom home safely!”
- “Jesus- please show someone where she is and bring her home safely”
- “This is the scripture I use when in search for anything and anyone. “There’s nothing hidden that shall not be revealed. Luke 8:17”
- “So heart broken for Savannah and her family. Keeping her family in our thoughts that she comes home safely.”
- “Sending up an abundance of prayers.”
As of Tuesday, February 3, Savannah Guthrie’s mother is still missing. Finally, everyone is praying for her safe return. Stay tuned for more on this developing story.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger
