- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Hoda Reflects on Savannah Guthrie's Support for TODAY Colleagues
Hoda Kotb praises Savannah Guthrie's compassion during difficult times for the TODAY show family.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 8:31am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Amid the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, Hoda Kotb is reflecting on how Savannah has supported her TODAY show colleagues through their own life challenges. Hoda noted that Savannah was there for her when her daughter was sick, for Carson Daly when his parents passed away, and for Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin during difficult times. Hoda expressed feeling helpless but said the team is praying for Savannah and her family.
Why it matters
The TODAY show hosts are a tight-knit family, and Savannah Guthrie's compassion and support for her colleagues during their personal struggles has strengthened those bonds. As Savannah faces her own family crisis with her mother's disappearance, the outpouring of support from her TODAY family and the broader news industry highlights the importance of community and empathy, especially in difficult times.
The details
Hoda Kotb returned to Studio 1A on Feb. 6 to share a segment about the nationwide outpouring of support for the Guthrie family as they continue to search for Savannah's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was taken from her home against her will on Feb. 1. While reflecting on the disappearance, Hoda acknowledged feeling distraught and helpless, but noted that Savannah has always been there for her colleagues during their own life trials. Hoda recalled specific instances where Savannah was the first to offer support, such as when Hoda's daughter Hope was sick, when Carson Daly's parents passed away, and when Sheinelle Jones' husband and Craig Melvin's brother died.
- Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken from her home against her will on Feb. 1, 2026.
- Hoda Kotb returned to Studio 1A on Feb. 6, 2026 to discuss the support for the Guthrie family.
The players
Hoda Kotb
A co-anchor of the TODAY show who has worked closely with Savannah Guthrie for many years.
Savannah Guthrie
A co-anchor of the TODAY show whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing on Feb. 1, 2026.
Carson Daly
A host and producer on the TODAY show who has received support from Savannah Guthrie during difficult times in his life.
Sheinelle Jones
A co-host on the TODAY show who has been supported by Savannah Guthrie.
Craig Melvin
A co-host on the TODAY show who has been supported by Savannah Guthrie during the loss of his brother.
What they’re saying
“I think there's like this helpless feeling. I mean, we're all so close with her and we all wanna help her.”
— Hoda Kotb, TODAY show co-anchor
“Who hopped on a plane when your parents (passed away)?”
— Hoda Kotb, TODAY show co-anchor
“Oh, my gosh, first person.”
— Carson Daly
“It's this feeling of helplessness. And we're not helpless because it's prayer, it's hope.”
— Craig Melvin, TODAY show co-host
The takeaway
The close-knit TODAY show family has rallied around Savannah Guthrie during her family's crisis, reflecting the importance of community and compassion, especially in difficult times. Savannah's own history of supporting her colleagues through their personal struggles has strengthened the bonds within the TODAY team, and now they are returning that care and empathy as she searches for answers about her missing mother.
