NBC Reshuffles Olympics Coverage as Search for Savannah Guthrie's Mom Continues

Craig Melvin will no longer travel to Milan, while Mary Carillo steps in for Savannah Guthrie's opening ceremony duties.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 3:39pm

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NBC has announced changes to its Winter Olympics coverage in Milan as the search continues for Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, who has been reported missing in Arizona. Craig Melvin will no longer travel to Italy to host Olympic Late Night, with Ahmed Fareed taking over those duties. Additionally, Mary Carillo will join Terry Gannon to host the opening ceremony coverage instead of Guthrie.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother has deeply impacted the Today show team, leading NBC to reshuffle its Olympics coverage plans. The network is showing support for Guthrie and her family during this difficult time, while also ensuring its Olympics broadcasts are properly staffed.

The details

Melvin had been scheduled to host Olympic Late Night from Milan from Feb. 7 through Feb. 9, but will now remain stateside as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues. Carillo will take over Guthrie's planned duties to host the opening ceremony coverage alongside Terry Gannon. Authorities say they currently have no suspects in Nancy's disappearance, but believe she is still alive and in the Pima County, Arizona area.

  • On Feb. 4, NBC announced the coverage changes.
  • The Winter Olympics in Milan are scheduled to take place from Feb. 7 to Feb. 23, 2026.

The players

Craig Melvin

A co-host of the Today show who was originally scheduled to host Olympic Late Night coverage from Milan.

Savannah Guthrie

The Today show co-host whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been reported missing in Arizona.

Ahmed Fareed

An NBC Sports host who will now take over Melvin's Olympic Late Night hosting duties from Milan.

Mary Carillo

An NBC Sports correspondent who will join Terry Gannon to host the opening ceremony coverage in Guthrie's place.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who says authorities currently have no suspects but believe Nancy Guthrie is still alive in the area.

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What they’re saying

“Our hearts go out to Savannah and the entire Guthrie family. They continue to have our full support.”

— Molly Solomon, Executive producer and president of NBC Olympics Production

“We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here. She's present. She's alive, and we want to save her.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

What’s next

Authorities continue to search for Nancy Guthrie in the Pima County, Arizona area, and are urging anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

The takeaway

NBC's decision to reshuffle its Olympics coverage team demonstrates the network's commitment to supporting Savannah Guthrie and her family during this difficult time, while also ensuring its broadcasts are properly staffed. The ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie highlights the importance of community support and cooperation in missing persons cases.