Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC’s Today show, as search for mother goes on

Savannah Guthrie returns to NBC’s Today show, as search for mother goes on

Savannah Guthrie made her first appearance on NBC’s Today show since January 30, a date that marks two days before her 84-year-old mother Nancy was reported missing. The anchor had paused her responsibilities following the disappearance, including stepping back from covering the Winter Olympics for the network.

Authorities suspect Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home against her wishes, though no motive or suspect has been disclosed yet. Her absence was first noticed when she failed to show up at a friend’s house to watch a virtual Sunday service the day after being dropped off by relatives on January 31.

“I still believe. And so I say with conviction, ‘Happy Easter,'” she declared in a closing message at the end of the Easter Sunday service at Good Shepherd New York.

During an interview last month, Savannah stated that her return to the studio was “central to my current mission” despite lingering doubts about her ability to continue. She also mentioned the possibility that her own prominence might have contributed to her mother’s disappearance, expressing that the thought was too burdensome to handle.

The family announced a $1 million reward in February for information leading to Nancy’s safe return. As the search persists, Savannah remains focused on her role, balancing personal grief with professional duties on the morning show.