Savannah Guthrie is reportedly navigating a heartbreaking chapter as the search for her missing mother intensifies in Arizona. The “Today Show” co-anchor has taken leave from the program, sparking speculation about when, or if, she might return. Sources claim the emotional strain of the situation has led her to reflect on her career. Still, those close to the show say her well-being remains the top priority.
Sources claim Savannah Guthrie is weighing Today Show exit amid mom’s disappearance
According to sources cited by NewsNation, Guthrie is reportedly considering whether to make a “permanent exit” from Today as the search for her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues in Tucson, Arizona. The veteran journalist has been on leave while the FBI and local authorities pursue investigative leads connected to what officials believe may be an abduction.
Nancy Guthrie was last reportedly seen after being dropped off at her home following dinner with family members. Concern grew when she failed to attend church the following morning, prompting a missing persons report. Investigators later said evidence found at the residence raised an alarm. Furthermore, surveillance images released by authorities allegedly show a masked individual outside the home on the night she disappeared.
Sources claim the situation has deeply shaken Guthrie. She is said to be “concerned” whether her public profile may have unintentionally drawn attention to her family. NewsNation senior story editor Paula Froelich suggested the anchor worries that past appearances featuring her mother, including a segment filmed from Nancy’s home, could have exposed personal details to the wrong people. These concerns remain speculative and have not been confirmed by investigators.
Meanwhile, colleagues at NBC are reportedly rallying around Guthrie. A network insider told Page Six the Today team is giving her “the grace, time and support she needs.” Former co-anchor Hoda Kotb and current co-anchor Craig Melvin have adjusted schedules to help cover broadcasts as Guthrie remains away for the “foreseeable future,” according to reports.
Despite ongoing speculation, sources close to the show emphasize that discussions about Guthrie’s career are secondary to the search itself. With no resolution yet and investigators warning that the case could take time, Guthrie and her siblings have continued to publicly plead for Nancy’s safe return.
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
