Savannah Guthrie just locked in her future at NBC News amid a turbulent year. The Today co-host’s new contract comes as the morning show hits a major ratings milestone and her family faces an ongoing crisis.
Savannah Guthrie extends NBC News contract
Savannah Guthrie has extended her contract at NBC News to continue as co-host of Today, Deadline reported on Thursday. A source familiar with the matter confirmed the deal. Breaker first reported the news of Guthrie’s contract extension.
Guthrie has served as co-host of Today since 2012. She currently co-anchors the morning show alongside Craig Melvin. The program is approaching its 75th anniversary in January 2027.
Today beat ABC’s Good Morning America and CBS Mornings in total viewers last season. The show also won the 25-54 demo, claiming the top spot in both categories. This marked the first time in 14 years that Today led both metrics.
Guthrie’s re-signing comes during a deeply personal and difficult period. Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson home in February. Authorities later released security camera footage showing a masked person at Nancy Guthrie’s front door. Despite this lead, investigators have not identified any suspects in the abduction. Meanwhile, Savannah Guthrie has continued calling for any information about her mother’s disappearance.
Beyond her morning show duties, Guthrie has also taken on other prominent roles at NBC. Notably, she has anchored the network’s Olympics coverage, including opening ceremonies. Additionally, Guthrie moderated a town hall with Donald Trump weeks before the 2020 presidential election.
The contract extension signals NBC’s commitment to keeping Guthrie at the center of its news programming. Her tenure at Today has spanned over 14 years, making her one of the longest-serving hosts. The show’s recent ratings dominance further solidifies her position as a key figure in morning television. NBC has relied on Guthrie’s versatility across major news events and live broadcasts throughout her career.
