Savannah Guthrie visits ‘TODAY’ studio as she plans to eventually return to show
Savannah Guthrie Returns to ‘TODAY’ Studio Amid Mother’s Disappearance Investigation
On Thursday, Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the NBC morning show, made a surprise appearance at the TODAY studio, signaling her intention to eventually resume her on-air duties. The visit coincided with the ongoing search for her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for 32 days. A representative from the show stated that Guthrie’s presence was to express appreciation for her colleagues and offer support during this challenging time.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on February 1, after having dinner at her daughter Annie’s home in Tucson, Arizona. She was reported missing the following day when she failed to arrive at a friend’s residence for an online church service. Authorities have described the case as potentially involving a kidnapping or abduction, though evidence has remained limited.
Emotional Support from Colleagues
Although Guthrie’s visit was not broadcast, it provided a moment of connection with her team. Jenna Bush Hager, another TODAY co-anchor, expressed her feelings on air, highlighting the emotional weight of the event. “She has the intention to return to the show, even though it feels like the hardest thing to do, it’s also her home and where she feels so loved,” Bush Hager shared.
“She said that she has the intention to return to the show, even though it feels like the hardest thing to do, it’s also her home and where she feels so loved.”
Sheinelle Jones, who co-hosts the third hour of TODAY, added, “We’re not out of the storm, but there’s a light somewhere even in the midst of the storm.” She further explained, “I think her coming here and just being able to be with us, and for us to be able to hug her, I think it’s a step.” Jones reassured Guthrie, saying, “Whenever you are ready, we are here.”
“I think her coming here and just being able to be with us, and for us to be able to hug her, I think it’s a step.”
Photographs from outside the TODAY studio, captured by an Associated Press photographer, showed Guthrie visibly emotional, wiping her eyes and embracing her coworkers. The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to their mother’s recovery. During a February 24 update, Guthrie expressed cautious hope, stating, “While we believe she can come home, we also know that she may be lost and may already be gone.”
The FBI obtained footage from a doorbell camera depicting an armed and masked individual outside the Guthrie home on the morning of Nancy’s disappearance. Investigators have since identified this person as a suspect, though no public name has been released. The suspect is described as a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with an average build, and wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
Senior NBC News reporter Daniel Arkin covered the developments, providing updates on the case. The family’s ongoing efforts to locate Nancy Guthrie continue as the search enters its 32nd day.
