Savannah Guthrie, best known for her role on NBC’s ‘Today’ show, is currently on a hiatus from her hosting duties to film an exciting new Wordle game show, which is set to make its debut in 2027. During this period, Guthrie has also been navigating the emotional turmoil surrounding the abduction of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
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On Thursday, August 6, Hoda Kotb, a close friend and former co-anchor of Guthrie, shared a heartfelt photograph on Instagram that featured the two women embracing each other. “My favourite place… next to you ❤️ @savannahguthrie,” Kotb, who is 61, wrote alongside the image. This reunion comes as a warm reminder of their longstanding friendship, especially during these challenging times for Savannah.
Hoda Kotb took a step back from the ‘Today’ show in January 2025 to dedicate more time to her daughters, Haley, aged nine, and Hope, aged seven. Additionally, she has been focusing on her wellness app, Joy 101. However, when Savannah departed from the show following the unsettling disappearance of her mother, Hoda made a temporary return to the anchor desk to support her friend during this difficult period.
Following Nancy Guthrie’s abduction, Kotb conducted an emotional interview with Savannah on ‘Today,’ where they discussed the ongoing investigation and the heart-wrenching impact on their family. Six months into the search for Nancy, authorities have yet to identify any suspects, prompting Savannah to make several public appeals for information regarding her mother’s whereabouts.
Savannah made her return to the ‘Today’ show on April 6 alongside co-anchor Craig Melvin. During her return, she candidly reflected on the challenges of balancing her personal grief with her professional responsibilities. “It’s hard to imagine doing it because it’s such a place of joy and lightness, and I can’t come back and try to be something that I’m not,” she said. “But I can’t not come back because it’s my family. I think it’s part of my purpose right now.”
In late July, Savannah announced that she would be taking a break from ‘Today’ to focus on filming her new game show, which has generated considerable excitement. “We’re going to shoot the whole season and we’re super excited,” she shared, noting that the show is anticipated to air in 2027. This new project may provide Glen with an opportunity to channel her creativity during a challenging period in her life.
Despite her professional commitments, Savannah has remained vocal about her mother’s case. In an emotional Instagram video, she directly addressed her mother’s abductors with heartfelt pleas for information. “Our family is in agony. We are in a nightmare that will not end. Nothing about our situation has changed,” she stated. “I’m asking you, begging you to do the right thing now. Make the right choice. Help us find her; tell us where to look for her.”
These personal appeals underscore the depth of Savannah’s distress, as she navigates both her professional ambitions and a family crisis. The search for Nancy Guthrie continues, fuelled by the hope that someone may come forward with information that could bring their nightmare to an end.
As Savannah balances her role as a high-profile television anchor, she faces the challenge of maintaining a public persona while grappling with profound personal grief. Support from friends like Hoda Kotb highlights the importance of community during these trying times, reminding many viewers that behind the camera, the lives of these personalities are as complex as anyone else’s.