Savannah Guthrie has stepped away from the Today show because the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old was last seen on January 31, 2026, after being abducted overnight by an unknown individual from her Tucson, Arizona, home. As authorities proceed to analyze and urge the general public to come back forward with information, Guthrie has remained off the air to be together with her family.
Now, because the case enters its third week, questions on her future on Today have intensified. While NBC has not made any official announcement, reports have surfaced suggesting that Guthrie may not return to her co-anchor role as she focuses on her family during this ongoing crisis.
Below, learn what we all know to this point about Savannah’s future on Today.
How Long Has Nancy Guthrie Been Missing?
As of February 20, Nancy has been missing for 20 days. Authorities haven’t identified possible suspects, but they’ve briefly detained several people. All of them are not any longer in police custody.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told The Recent York Times that police should not giving up on in search of Nancy.
“Possibly it’s an hour from now. Possibly it’s weeks or months or years from now. But we won’t quit,” he told the publication. “We’re going to search out Nancy. We’re going to search out this guy.”
What Happened to Nancy Guthrie?
In accordance with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Nancy was taken from her home against her will. Blood was found on the scene, and surveillance footage from that night showed a masked individual covering security cameras on the Tucson residence.
Is Savannah Guthrie Leaving the Today Show?
Savannah has not publicly confirmed a everlasting departure from Today, but recent reporting suggests her return could also be unlikely. Because the seek for her mother continues, insiders have indicated that the longtime co-anchor might be stepping away for good.
In accordance with Status News, one television executive bluntly said, “There’s no way Savannah’s coming back. I can’t imagine she would even need to.” While NBC has not issued an official statement about her future, colleagues at Today have continued to voice their support, with the network reportedly giving her the time and space she needs in the course of the ongoing crisis. A source told Page Six, “Your entire show and network is rallying together in support of our beloved colleague and friend as we navigate this unimaginable time.”
One insider also told the outlet that the staff at Today “all pray continuously” for Nancy’s case to be solved, adding, “Everyone at Today is taking today by day, and naturally giving Savannah the grace, time and support she needs.”
For now, her status stays unconfirmed, and her focus appears to be on her family because the investigation enters its third week.