Savannah Guthrie remains off-air on ‘Today’ as she searches for missing mother, Nancy Guthriecontinues in Arizona. While viewers are wondering when the longtime co-host will return, sources say her absence will continue as she spends time with her family during the ongoing investigation.
Savannah Guthrie off the air for ‘the foreseeable future’
Guthrie, 54, remains in Tucson as the search for her 84-year-old mother enters its third week, Page Six reported.
“The entire show and network are united in supporting our beloved colleagues and friends as we navigate this unimaginable time,” a network insider told the outlet.
Another source said the team’s focus is on supporting her rather than discussing professional matters, adding that everyone is taking things “day by day” while giving her the time and space she needs.
Rumors about her future in “Today”
Guthrie has served as co-host of NBC’s morning show since July 2012. Page Six reports that her contract, reportedly worth about $7 million per year, is up for renewal.
However, industry insiders say speculation about her career is “harmful” given the current circumstances.
Who fills in on the show?
According to reports, former co-host Hoda Kotb is expected to return to the anchor role this week. Both Kotb and current co-host Craig Melvin are reportedly staying in the United States rather than traveling to Milan to assist with Winter Olympics coverage.
NBC has not publicly announced a timetable for Guthrie’s return.
What happened to Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy was last seen on January 31, when she was dropped off at her Tucson home after having dinner with her family. When she failed to attend church the next morning, police were alerted.
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Investigators later discovered blood stains at the residence. FBI Security images released show an armed man wearing a mask on her porch on the night she disappeared. The person appeared to be wearing gloves when tampering with the door camera.
Authorities detained several people during the investigation but released them after determining they were not involved.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos admitted the search could take “years.”
Savannah and her siblings have publicly pleaded for their mother’s safe return, sharing images released by investigators and urging anyone with information to come forward.
