Savannah Guthrie came back to NBC’s Today show on April 6, 2026, after being gone for more than two months. This was her first time on the air since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken from her home in Arizona on February 1. During the show, she just said, “It’s good to be home,” and her co-hosts and coworkers all came together to support her. The show has talked a lot about the ongoing investigation while she has been gone.
Guthrie wore a bright sunflower-yellow dress, a color that has long been linked to hope for missing people. This was a subtle way to honor the search for her mother even though there had been no major breakthroughs. Fans and onlookers noticed this touching choice, and some linked it to the yellow ribbons and flowers used in campaigns to raise awareness. Hoda Kotb said strong words of support when she came back.
Hoda Kotb and Sheinelle Jones filled in for Guthrie and Craig Melvin, giving viewers daily updates on the case. Her short visit to the studio last month showed that she wanted to return to anchoring, putting an end to rumors that she was leaving. Nancy, who is on Today a few times a month, had been the subject of several segments.
