Savannah Guthrie went back to the set of the Today show for the first time since her mother Nancy Guthrie went missing on February 1, 2026. This was a very emotional moment in the ongoing investigation. The co-anchor, who had taken time off after Nancy went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, returned to Studio 1A as the search continues without resolution.
While Guthrie was away, Hoda Kotb co-hosted the show. The Today show team wore yellow ribbons to honor Nancy and gave regular updates on air. Speculation swirled about Guthrie’s future on the program, but sources confirmed her intent to return once ready, though timing depended on the family crisis. Sheriff Chris Nanos of Pima County said that investigators are “definitely closer” to solving the case almost two months later.
Guthrie’s high profile elevated the disappearance into national news, with her video pleas and a $1 million reward drawing widespread attention. NBC insiders said they wanted her to come back because they thought she was key to the show’s success. At the same time, her coworkers supported her family during this difficult time. The return is a sign that things are getting back to normal, even though the search for 84-year-old Nancy is still going on.
