Sources Say Savannah Guthrie May Never Return To Today Following Mom’s Abduction

Savannah Guthrie is expected to stay away from the Today for the time being as the search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues.

The longtime NBC anchor has not appeared on the program since Feb. 1, the same day her mother was reported missing. While some television insiders speculate that her absence could extend indefinitely, others caution that it is too early to predict her future.

According to reports cited by Status News, several industry veterans believe she may not return. One source suggested that the circumstances could make it difficult for Guthrie to resume her role, saying they doubt she would want to come back under such conditions.

However, coverage from Page Six indicates that no final decision has been made about her position. Sources say Guthrie’s priority right now is supporting her family rather than thinking about her professional commitments.

A television executive also emphasized her importance to the program, noting that she is one of the most valued figures in morning television and someone any network would be reluctant to lose.

Meanwhile, Guthrie’s former co-anchor, Hoda Kotb, has returned to help fill in during the ongoing situation. Kotb, who left NBC in January 2025 after more than two decades with the network, is expected to appear again next week as executives handle the schedule on a week-to-week basis.

For now, Guthrie remains focused on the search for her mother. Until there is more clarity about that situation, her future with the Today show remains uncertain.