Savannah Guthrie’s life changed forever on January 31, 2026. That was the last time anyone saw her 84-year-old mother. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing the next day and has remained missing. Authorities think she was abducted from her home in the dead of the night, but they don’t know by whom or why. The news anchor took a leave of absence from the Today Show during the family crisis. She’s finally ready to return to the morning news program.
But sources close to the television personality reveal that she’s “nervous” and believes her mother’s kidnappers are watching her. Keep reading to find out more about the shocking situation.
Savannah Guthrie Finally Returns To The Today Show
Today Show viewers have been praying for the safe turn to Nancy Guthrie. Savannah Guthrie sat down with Hoda Kotb for her first interview since her mother’s disappearance. She admitted that her mother is likely dead, but her family still hopes for a miracle. The Today Show host opened up about her decision to return to the morning program while her mother is still missing.
A source close to Savannah Guthrie shared more insight with NewsNation. “She has to have something to keep her mind off the living h*ll she is in. And her colleagues at ‘Today’ are like her family as well,” the friend said.
She’s ‘Nervous’, Thinks Kidnappers Watching Her
Savannah Guthrie returns to the Today Show on Monday, April 6. Her return date has special meaning. It was her decision to return, but the source told NewsNation that the anchor is “nervous” about being back on television. She’s reportedly afraid of breaking down in tears on live television.
Another concern is much more sinister. Savannah Guthrie is allegedly convinced that her mom’s kidnappers are watching her closely. “It’s such an emotional rollercoaster right now, and she knows all eyes – including whoever kidnapped her mother – are on her,” the insider said.
Viewers Divided Over Return
Savannah Guthrie’s decision to return to her very public job two months after her mom went missing has viewers divided. Some believe that returning to work is the best distraction. However, others think it will be impossible for her to be upbeat and positive. Check out some of the comments on Reddit about her return:
- “It is up to her to choose what to do next and if she feels she can return to work, then all we can do is support her and root her on”
- “It is not going to work. Nobody wants that energy every morning. Sad but real.”
- “It’s probably really important that Savannah get back to some semblance of reality.”
- “I can’t even imagine trying to smile in front of millions while people are analyzing every second of your life and some even blaming you for your mom missing.”
- “I mean….. her mother is clearly dead. I think she knows that now and she has to get back to daily life.”
- “I’m honestly surprised. I would have thought that she wouldn’t return or if she did that it would be an alternative role.”
- “This is gonna be ghoulish.”
Savannah Guthrie is likely right that all eyes will be on her for her return. Tell us in the comments if you think it’s too early for her to rejoin the Today Show.
Jennifer Havener grew up in a small town in Upstate New York. She earned her B.A in Writing & Literature from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She always knew watching reality TV shows and soap operas, particularly ‘Days of Our Lives’, would come in handy someday. When she’s not writing, she’s playing with her dogs, Lola and Ruger