Savannah Guthrie’s emotional return to the NBC “Today” studio was met with warm embraces and tears. Her colleague Hoda Kotb became visibly emotional as Savannah returned to the “Today” show studios for the first time since her mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Emotional Hoda Kotb Wipes Tears as She Meets Savannah
According to TMZ, Kotb appeared moved as she greeted Guthrie among staff members gathered inside NBC’s Studio 1A at Rockefeller Center in New York City.
The visit marked Guthrie’s first time back at the workplace since stepping away from the morning program after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing. The brief reunion with colleagues reflected the support surrounding the longtime anchor during a deeply difficult time for her family.
Savannah Guthrie Greets Crew During Visit to NBC Studios
Video shared by TMZ showed Guthrie warmly greeting colleagues and members of the production team through the iconic windows of Studio 1A on Thursday morning.
The longtime journalist appeared emotional as she spoke with staff and thanked them for their support during the difficult weeks since her mother went missing.
GettyWhile the conversation could not be heard in the clip, the moment reflected the close bond Guthrie has built with the “Today” team over the years.
Guthrie has served as a co-anchor of the NBC morning program since 2012.
NBC Confirms Guthrie’s Visit but Says Focus Remains on Family
NBCUniversalNBC later confirmed that Guthrie briefly visited the studio to personally thank the colleagues who had supported her and her family during the difficult time.
“Savannah Guthrie stopped by the studio this morning to be with and thank her TODAY colleagues. While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home.”
The network added that Guthrie is expected to return to the program in the future, though an exact date has not yet been announced.
Search Continues for Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother
Guthrie has been away from the broadcast since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, vanished from her home outside Tucson, Arizona.
Nancy, 84, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day. Investigators believe she may have been abducted or taken against her will.
Authorities are continuing their search for answers, though weeks into the investigation, clear leads have remained scarce.
The Guthrie family has since announced a $1 million reward for information that could help bring Nancy home safely.
As Savannah focuses on supporting her family and assisting with the search, former “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb has stepped in to help anchor the program during her absence.
