Savannah Guthrie Comments on Mother’s Absence Upon ‘Today’ Show Return
Savannah Guthrie made a rare comment about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, during a live broadcast of the "Today" show upon her return after a two-week absence.
Portland, OR, September 10, 2026 —
Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show, addressed her mother’s absence during a live broadcast on Monday. This marks the first time Guthrie has publicly spoken about her mother, Nancy Guthrie, since returning to the show following a two-week hiatus.
Guthrie’s comments were described as rare, indicating a personal aspect of her life being shared during the morning program. The specific details of her mother’s whereabouts or the nature of her absence were not provided in the information available. Guthrie returned to her hosting duties on the “Today” show after a period away from the broadcast.
During the live segment, Guthrie made a statement regarding Nancy Guthrie. The exact phrasing and context of this statement were not detailed, but it was characterized as a rare personal disclosure from the “Today” show anchor. Her return to the program after a two-week absence was noted, and her subsequent on-air remark about her mother followed this return.
The “Today” show is a long-running NBC morning news and talk program. Savannah Guthrie has been a prominent figure on the show, co-anchoring for many years. Public commentary from anchors about their personal lives is not uncommon, but the summary specifically highlighted this instance as a “rare comment” concerning her mother. Further details regarding Nancy Guthrie or the reasons for her absence were not disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Kelly Corbett on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
