Savannah Guthrie She is facing one of the toughest moments of her life, and it may even reshape her career. The “Today” show co-anchor has been taken off the air after his mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing. This has created a lot of uncertainty about his next steps in the network. Although NBC colleagues are said to be standing by her, new reports suggest her return to morning television may not be guaranteed.
The source says ‘There is no way Savannah Guthrie is coming back to the Today Show.’
Opinions reportedly vary behind the scenes. according to Situationthrough page sixA television insider claimed, “There’s no way Savannah is coming back.” He added, “I can’t imagine she would want that.” This comment, at least among some industry veterans, reflects the belief that the emotional impact of the situation could permanently alter Guthrie’s priorities.
However, other sources told Page Six that it’s impossible to say for sure whether Guthrie will leave the show. Those insiders emphasized that right now his focus is solely on his family and the ongoing search, and not on his career. NBC has not publicly indicated any changes to his role. A network source said the entire team is “rallying together” to support him during an “unimaginable time.”
Guthrie, 54, has co-anchored “Today” since 2012 and is widely viewed as a central figure in the franchise. A television executive told Page Six that if there was one person the morning show would not want to lose, “it would be Savannah.” He described her as the “glue” of the program. Nevertheless, officials are reportedly monitoring the situation week by week.
In his absence, former co-anchor Hoda Kotb has returned to help fill the void. This development came despite his departure from NBC last year after a long tenure. Craig Melvin has also adjusted his schedule as the show is changing.
Meanwhile, the search for Nancy Guthrie continues. Authorities have said they are actively investigating the case and have not yet publicly identified any suspects. Guthrie and her siblings have also issued an emotional appeal for Nancy’s safe return. In a recent Instagram post, the anchor urged anyone involved to “do the right thing.”