Megyn Kelly Criticizes 'Today' Show for Encouraging Hosts to 'Overshare'

The former Fox News anchor says the show's coverage of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance highlights the dangers of revealing too much personal information.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:21pm

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Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly has criticized the 'Today' show for encouraging its hosts to 'overshare' personal details, citing the case of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing in January. Kelly argued that a 2013 'Today' segment showing Nancy's bedroom could have provided useful information to potential suspects. She also noted that 'Today' hosts often feature their families, including children, on the show, which she says is 'very dangerous'.

Why it matters

Kelly's comments highlight the ongoing debate around how much personal information media personalities should share, especially when it comes to the safety and privacy of their family members. The Guthrie case has raised concerns about the potential risks of over-exposure, even if the intent is to build a connection with the audience.

The details

In a recent episode of her SiriusXM show, Kelly played footage from a 2013 'Today' segment in which Nancy Guthrie showed viewers how she makes her bed. Kelly suggested that this could have provided a 'road map' for potential suspects in Nancy's disappearance. Kelly also shared her own experiences working on the 'Today' show, saying the program 'leans on you to overshare' personal details. While Kelly acknowledged that this is done to help the audience feel connected to the hosts, she warned that it can be 'very dangerous'.

  • On March 11, 2026, Megyn Kelly discussed the Nancy Guthrie case on her SiriusXM show.
  • In January 2026, Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
  • In 2013, the 'Today' show aired a segment featuring Nancy Guthrie showing viewers how she makes her bed.

The players

Megyn Kelly

A former Fox News anchor who briefly hosted a show on NBC's 'Today' program in 2017-2018 before it was canceled.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of 'Today' co-host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona in January 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the 'Today' show, whose mother Nancy Guthrie went missing in January 2026.

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What they’re saying

“This is the thing, you guys. I mentioned this to you, but having been at the Today show for a short time, they do really lean on you to overshare.”

— Megyn Kelly (The Megyn Kelly Show)

“It's not born out of nefarious intent. They want the audience to feel like they know you. And I get that, but you have to be really careful.”

— Megyn Kelly (The Megyn Kelly Show)

“I think all of the Today show hosts show their children and their faces on TV. Certainly, Savannah does, Hoda [Kotb], and it's very dangerous. It's dangerous.”

— Megyn Kelly (The Megyn Kelly Show)

What’s next

The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward, $100,000 of which was donated anonymously, for information that could lead to an arrest and conviction in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

The takeaway

Megyn Kelly's comments highlight the ongoing debate around how much personal information media personalities should share, especially when it comes to the safety and privacy of their family members. The Guthrie case has raised concerns about the potential risks of over-exposure, even if the intent is to build a connection with the audience.