Savannah Guthrie Visits 'Today' Show Set Amid Mother's Disappearance

Co-hosts say Guthrie plans to eventually return to the show despite ongoing search for her missing mother.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Savannah Guthrie, the co-host of NBC's 'Today' show, made an off-screen appearance at the show's Studio 1A in New York City to visit her colleagues. Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1 from her home in Tucson, Arizona, and authorities believe she was abducted. Guthrie has stepped back from her hosting duties as the search for her mother continues, with Hoda Kotb and Sheinelle Jones filling in. However, Guthrie's co-hosts say she plans to eventually return to the show, as it is her 'home' where she feels 'so loved'.

Why it matters

Savannah Guthrie's absence from the 'Today' show has been notable, as she has been a co-host since 2012. Her return will be closely watched by viewers, as the disappearance of her elderly mother is an understandably difficult personal situation. Guthrie's visit to the studio shows her commitment to the show and her colleagues, even as she navigates this challenging time.

The details

Guthrie made an unannounced visit to the 'Today' show studio in New York City, where she was able to see and hug all of her co-hosts and crew members. Her co-host Jenna Bush Hager said that Guthrie 'talked to all of us, hugged every single person in this room, the crew' and that she has 'the intention to return to the show, even though it feel like the hardest thing to do.' However, Hager was unsure of when exactly Guthrie would be returning to her hosting duties.

  • Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1, 2026 from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
  • Guthrie made an off-screen appearance at the 'Today' show studio on March 5, 2026.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of NBC's 'Today' show who has stepped back from her hosting duties amid the search for her missing mother.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who was reported missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026.

Jenna Bush Hager

A co-host of the 'Today' show who spoke about Savannah Guthrie's visit to the studio.

Sheinelle Jones

A 'Today' show correspondent who announced Savannah Guthrie's visit to the studio.

Hoda Kotb

The 'Today' show anchor who has been filling in for Savannah Guthrie during her absence.

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What they’re saying

“Savannah has come back to her home, here, at 20 Rock, and Studio 1A. We got to see her this morning. And in her perfect way, she talked to all of us, hugged every single person in this room, the crew.”

— Jenna Bush Hager, Co-host, 'Today' show (wgntv.com)

“She said that she has the intention to return to the show, even though it feel like the hardest thing to do. It's also her home, and where she feels so loved. And she is beyond loved here.”

— Jenna Bush Hager, Co-host, 'Today' show (wgntv.com)

What’s next

The FBI is continuing to follow up on leads in the case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, and the Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her return.

The takeaway

Savannah Guthrie's visit to the 'Today' show studio demonstrates her strong connection to the program and her colleagues, even as she navigates the difficult personal situation of her mother's disappearance. Her eventual return to the show will be closely watched by viewers who have supported her through this challenging time.