Hoda Kotb Sends Love to Savannah Guthrie, Mom Nancy on Today Show

Kotb addresses Guthrie's absence and the ongoing search for her mother Nancy, who has gone missing.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:23am

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Hoda Kotb returned to the Today show on Friday, February 6, to address the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been reported missing from her home in Arizona's Catalina Foothills. Kotb praised the "massive show of support" from the public and acknowledged the "helpless feeling" as they wait for answers. Savannah has been absent from the show since the news broke on February 1, and her co-workers are holding out hope for Nancy's safe return.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has become a major news story, with the Today show team and the public rallying around Savannah and her family during this difficult time. The case has raised concerns about the safety of vulnerable adults and the challenges of missing persons investigations, especially when foul play is suspected.

The details

According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her residence in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona. Authorities are treating her home as a crime scene, as they believe "something unusual" occurred that indicates she may have been taken against her will. A $50,000 reward has been offered for information on Nancy's whereabouts.

  • On Sunday, February 1, news broke that Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home.
  • On Monday, February 2, Savannah Guthrie's Today show co-hosts addressed the ongoing search for her mother.
  • On Friday, February 6, Hoda Kotb returned to the Today show to send love and support to Savannah and her family.

The players

Hoda Kotb

A former co-anchor on the Today show who returned to the program on February 6 to address the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother.

Savannah Guthrie

The current co-anchor of the Today show who has been absent from the program since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in Arizona.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona on February 1.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who stated that authorities are treating Nancy Guthrie's home as a crime scene, as they believe "something unusual" occurred that indicates she may have been taken against her will.

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What they’re saying

“This whole thing is breaking my heart and I'm happy to be sitting here with you. I picture Savannah sitting there. I just want to say good morning and everybody's hoping and praying for Nancy's safe return.”

— Hoda Kotb, Former Today show co-anchor

“From vigils to people offering positive thoughts online, and just a lot of hope. The nation's rallying around our dear friend Savannah and her family — believing their dear mom Nancy will be back soon in their loving arms.”

— Hoda Kotb, Former Today show co-anchor

“We're all so close with her, we all want to help her. I'm looking at us and I was thinking, 'Who was first in the hospital when [my daughter] Hope was sick? Savannah. Who hopped on a plane when [Carson's] parents [died]? Savannah. Who was sitting by [Sheinelle's late husband] Uche [Ojeh]'s side? How about when your brother passed, [Craig]? She was there.”

— Hoda Kotb, Former Today show co-anchor

What’s next

Authorities have announced a $50,000 reward for information on Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts, and Savannah Guthrie and her family have released a video appealing directly to her potential kidnapper.

The takeaway

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother has highlighted the challenges and heartbreak families face when a loved one goes missing, especially when foul play is suspected. The outpouring of support from Savannah's Today show colleagues and the public underscores the importance of community in times of crisis.