NBC & Peacock Send 'Positive Energy' to Savannah Guthrie as Search for Her Missing Mother Continues

The Today show host pulled out of Winter Olympics coverage amid her family's difficult situation.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 2:55pm

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NBC's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, began with an acknowledgment of the absence of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, whose mother has gone missing. Guthrie's colleagues Terry Gannon and Mary Carillo expressed their love and support for Guthrie and her family as they continue searching for her mother, with Gannon noting Guthrie's deep passion for the Olympics over the years.

Why it matters

Savannah Guthrie is a beloved figure in NBC's Olympics coverage, and her absence due to the disappearance of her mother has resonated with viewers and the network's team. The case has also highlighted the challenges families can face when a loved one goes missing, and the importance of public support during such difficult times.

The details

Guthrie was scheduled to travel to Italy to cover the Winter Olympics, but after her mother's disappearance over the weekend, NBC Sports confirmed she would not be joining the coverage. The Pima County Sheriff's Office in Arizona has said that possible DNA evidence was found at what is now being considered a crime scene, and Guthrie's family has taken to social media to ask the public for any leads on her mother's whereabouts.

  • Savannah Guthrie's mother went missing over the weekend.
  • NBC Sports confirmed earlier this week that Guthrie would not be joining the Olympics coverage.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The Today show host who has been a central figure in NBC's Olympics coverage over the years.

Terry Gannon

The NBC Sports commentator who acknowledged Guthrie's absence during the Opening Ceremony coverage.

Mary Carillo

The NBC Sports commentator who also expressed her support for Guthrie and her family during the Opening Ceremony.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who said that possible DNA evidence was found at what is now being considered a crime scene.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's mother, who has gone missing.

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What they’re saying

“We are certainly without a very important, beloved member of our team tonight, our friend and colleague Savannah Guthrie. She is dearly missed by everybody here.”

— Terry Gannon, NBC Sports commentator

“Savannah, my friend, it's the same way here.”

— Mary Carillo, NBC Sports commentator

“We took some samples that we hope will have a DNA profile that gives us some identification as to what we're looking at.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

“As a family, we are doing everything we can. We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know, without a doubt, that she's alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.”

— Savannah Guthrie

What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff's Office will continue investigating the possible DNA evidence found at the crime scene, and Savannah Guthrie's family has appealed to the public for any information about her mother's whereabouts.

The takeaway

This case highlights the emotional toll that a missing loved one can have, even on public figures like Savannah Guthrie. The outpouring of support from her NBC colleagues and the broader community underscores the importance of empathy and compassion during such difficult times.