Sara Haines Addresses Safety Concerns Amid Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

The View co-host speaks out about the impact of her former Today colleague's family tragedy.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:19am

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Sara Haines, co-host of The View, has spoken out about the safety concerns she and her co-workers have amid the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie. Haines, who previously worked with Guthrie on Today, says her personal connection to the family has made the situation difficult to process. While Haines says concerns about safety are not new for public figures, the Guthrie family's ordeal has left her and others 'brought to [their] knees in pain' watching the situation unfold.

Why it matters

The disappearance of a high-profile TV personality's family member has raised questions about the safety and security of media personalities, especially those in the public eye. Haines' comments shed light on how these types of incidents can impact not just the directly affected family, but also their colleagues and broader industry.

The details

Haines told Page Six that while safety concerns are always present for public figures, the Guthrie family's situation has made it difficult for her to focus on her own well-being. 'Having worked with Savannah, I can't get past her part and her mom's part to even think about my life, myself [and] how it affects the greater world,' Haines said. She added that her main priority is hoping the situation is resolved and that Nancy Guthrie is found.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona on January 31, 2026.
  • Nancy Guthrie did not show up for a virtual church service on February 1, 2026, prompting a friend to alert her family.
  • On February 2, 2026, Pima County police held a press conference confirming the disappearance of a 'vulnerable adult', later identified as Nancy Guthrie.

The players

Sara Haines

A co-host on the talk show The View who previously worked with Savannah Guthrie on the Today show.

Savannah Guthrie

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

Nancy Guthrie

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

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who stated there was no active threat to the public in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case.

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What they’re saying

“Any concerns I have are not new. For anyone thinking about their place in the world, it's always a concern. I think with Savannah Guthrie, we're still too in it to assess it.”

— Sara Haines, Co-host, The View

“Having worked with Savannah, I can't get past her part and her mom's part to even think about my life, myself [and] how it affects the greater world. I'm so single-focused on being brought to my knees in pain from a distance watching this.”

— Sara Haines, Co-host, The View

“I don't think there's an active threat [to the public].”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

What’s next

Authorities continue to investigate Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, with the FBI joining the Pima County police in interviewing potential witnesses. Savannah Guthrie has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her mother's recovery.

The takeaway

The disappearance of a high-profile TV personality's family member has highlighted the unique safety and security concerns that media figures face, even extending to their loved ones. Sara Haines' comments reflect the emotional toll these situations can take, even on those not directly involved.