Support for Savannah Guthrie poured in across morning television on Monday as news spread that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing in Arizona.
Both “Good Morning America” and “CBS Mornings” addressed the situation on air, sharing messages of concern as authorities continue an expanding search.
Morning Shows Share Messages of Support For Savannah Guthrie & Her Family
NBCDuring its broadcast, “CBS Mornings” paused to send well wishes directly to the Guthrie family.
As per People, Co-anchor Vladimir Duthiers said, “Sending love to Savannah and her family and hope that this is resolved quickly and that she gets home safely.”
His co-anchor Adriana Diaz added, “We are praying for her.”
Later in the program, Gayle King, calling in from Los Angeles, where she was on assignment for the Grammys, acknowledged the report with visible concern.
“I just saw the piece about Savannah’s mom,” King said, as reported by People. “I just want to start with that to say I’m so sorry to hear this. I hope this story has a happy ending. This is very upsetting.”
Hoda Kotb, 61, did not directly mention Guthrie or her family, but she shared a subtle message that caught fans’ attention.
On Monday, February 2, Kotb posted the word “Hope” alongside a photo of a rainbow on Instagram, prompting speculation and messages of support in the comments.
She later shared a separate image of Savannah with her mother, adding the emojis: 🙏 ❤️.
Authorities Detail ‘Very Concerning’ Findings
As messages of support continued to pour in, authorities shared further details about the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
The 84-year-old went missing over the weekend, a case officials now describe as increasingly serious.
As per local reports, Arizona officials said the circumstances surrounding her disappearance have raised significant concern. While the case is still being handled as a search-and-rescue, a homicide team has been brought in to assist.
Speaking during a press conference on Sunday, February 1, Chris Nanos said the family told investigators that Nancy does not have any cognitive impairments.
“She’s very alert, of good, sound mind — just some physical ailments that limit her ability to move around,” Nanos said, according to NBC.
He explained that what investigators encountered at the home prompted the involvement of additional resources.
“We don’t typically get the sheriff out to a scene like this, but it’s very concerning what we’re learning from the house,” he said.
“It’s not standard — typically our homicide team comes out when we have a homicide, a body. But simply by what the scene was telling us, we felt the need to bring the homicide team.”
Nanos stressed that despite the added investigative support, the case continues to be treated as a “search and rescue.”
Nanos added that the search has expanded to include drones, an airplane, a helicopter, volunteers, and search-and-rescue dogs provided by Customs and Border Protection as crews continue to comb the area for Guthrie.
Savannah Guthrie Thanks Supporters and Law Enforcement: Here’s How To Help
On Monday, February 2, Savannah addressed her mother’s disappearance in a statement shared on “Today,” thanking viewers and authorities as the search continues.
“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, and messages of support,” she said.
“Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom. We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case.”
She also encouraged anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
Savannah did not appear on Monday’s broadcast. Sheinelle Jones filled in alongside Craig Melvin, who described the situation as “deeply personal” for the “Today” family.
Nancy Guthrie’s Longtime Connection to ‘Today‘
Nancy Guthrie has appeared alongside her daughter on the NBC morning show over the years, offering viewers a glimpse into their close relationship through warm, personal moments.
Her loving mom’s most recent appearance aired in November 2025, during a segment filmed in Savannah’s hometown of Tucson, Arizona.
As the search continues, an outpouring of support from colleagues across morning television has underscored the broadcast community’s closeness and the shared hope that Nancy Guthrie will be found safe.
