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Digital Phablet – Savannah Guthrie makes her return to the Today show following the shocking incident involving her mother.
Two months after her mother disappeared, American television host Savannah Guthrie is set to return to the Today show on April 6. In her first interview since Nancy Guthrie went missing, she expressed the importance of returning to the program, stating, “It’s my family.”
“I’m unsure if I can handle it. I don’t know if I’ll still fit in, but I want to try,” Savannah shared during her appearance on NBC’s Today.
On February 1, Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home near Tucson, Arizona. Although law enforcement has no identified suspect, they believe she was taken against her will. Following her mother’s disappearance, Savannah took a brief hiatus from her hosting duties and opted out of NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage. She explained that returning to the morning news is “a part of my purpose right now,” acknowledging she “won’t be the same” in the upcoming interview.
She added, “When I do return, it will be genuine. I look forward to smiling again. My resilience will be my joy.” Co-host Craig Melvin expressed enthusiasm about her comeback, saying, “The show can’t wait to welcome her back with open arms.”
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31 at her residence in Catalina Foothills, Tucson, when her family dropped her off around 9:30 p.m. local time (4:30 a.m. GMT). In a recent social media post, Savannah shared her hope that her mother’s kidnapper would do “the right thing,” affirming her belief in the “fundamental goodness of all people.” She also communicated that despite the pain, hope remains alive.
Church members grew concerned after she missed Sunday service, prompting ongoing national searches that have uncovered various clues—ransom notes, discarded gloves, and DNA evidence—yet no significant breakthroughs have been made. The Guthrie family has repeatedly called for her safe return, offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery, on top of the FBI’s $100,000 bounty.
Sheriff Chris Nanos of Pima County stated that Nancy Guthrie was intentionally targeted. While investigators are aware of the possible motives, they have chosen not to disclose details as the investigation continues. Savannah expressed her worry that her mother’s prominence may have made her a target, sharing her remorse in an interview, “I brought this to her bedside. I feel it’s because of me.” She described Nancy before the abduction as being in “severe pain” and having difficulty walking, emphasizing she “can’t just wander off.”
The search remains ongoing as authorities and loved ones hold onto hope for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return.
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