Today Show viewers noticed last month that Savannah Guthrie was frequently absent from the morning program. She has reportedly taken a step back, letting others take over as anchor. The news vet was told by her co-hosts to leave the studio during the live broadcast. Keep reading for more details on the unexpected exchange.
Savannah Guthrie Issues Desperate Plea For Missing Mom
Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, turns 85 in January. But she’s still missing after being abducted from her home nine months ago. As the anniversary of her mom’s disappearance nears, the Today Show host issued a desperate plea.
She shared an old drawing her daughter made of an umbrella in a rainstorm. “I know it might not seem like it but I really need my mommy,” was written on the bottom of the drawing. Savannah Guthrie wrote that the drawing reflects how she feels amid her mother’s unexplained absence.
“We cry out for answers, we cannot move forward. We need someone to help us, tell us what you know,” Savannah Guthrie begged. The authorities allegedly received several ransom notes shortly after Nancy Guthrie disappeared. One of them reportedly claimed that she had passed away shortly after the abduction. Savannah Guthrie and her family remain desperate for answers nearly a year after the abduction.
Today Host Told To Leave During Live Broadcast
Savannah Guthrie returned to the NBC morning program two months after her mom’s abduction. The news anchor pulled an all-nighter on November 3, 2026, for the network’s election coverage. Steve Kornacki also worked non-stop that night to bring viewers the latest results.
Savannah Guthrie worked until 2 a.m. when Craig Melvin took over. They both returned to the studio just a few hours later for the morning program. Their exhaustion was clearly visible on their faces. Their co-hosts, Al Roker and Carson Daly, pointed it out. Craig Melvin turned to Savannah and told her she needed to leave to get some rest. She replied that so did he.
Carson Daly told Savannah and Craig they did a great job. Since the show was nearing the end, Savannah put her head on Craig’s shoulder to nap. They fake snored as they pretended to sleep.
One concerned viewer took to social media to complain about how unhealthy it was for Savannah Guthrie to pull an all-nighter and then go back to work after just a few hours. However, others weren’t as sympathetic.
- “This is her Super Bowl!”
- “This is why she became a reporter, this is her JAM”
- “She is staying busy, and trying not to think of her mom 24/7”
- “She did this two years ago as well she’s a workhorse”
- “That’s why she makes the big bucks”
Covering national news like an election is one of the highlights of journalism. Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin were likely exhausted but on an adrenaline high that helped them push through. NBC News won big in the ratings with their 2026 election coverage.
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