Savannah Guthrie Not on ‘Today’ Amid Search for Missing Mother, Gives Statement to Co-Hosts: ‘Our Focus Remains on the Safe Return of Our Dear Mom’

Savannah Guthrie, the host of NBC's "Today" show, was absent from the program on Monday morning as she deals with the distressing situation of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been reported missing. Nancy Guthrie, 84 years old, was last seen at her home in Arizona. Authorities suspect that she may have been abducted during the night, prompting a nationwide search for her. The police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, which has raised significant concern among family and friends (CBS News, Los Angeles Times). In response to her mother's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie made a public plea for prayers and assistance in locating her mother. She shared a message on Instagram, urging people to "please pray" and to "raise your prayers with us" for Nancy's safe return. Savannah expressed gratitude for the thoughts, prayers, and messages of support from the public and emphasized that the family's focus remains on the safe return of her mother (Deadline, Fox News). Savannah provided a statement to her co-hosts, Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones, during her absence from the show, calling for help in finding Nancy Guthrie. The situation has garnered widespread attention, with notable figures, including former President Donald Trump, showing support for the search efforts. The urgency of the case has led to heightened public interest, as family and friends rally together in hopes of bringing Nancy Guthrie home safely (Deadline, France24). As the search continues, Savannah Guthrie's absence from "Today" highlights the personal impact of this distressing situation on her and her family. The community's response and support reflect the seriousness of the case and the hope for a positive outcome in the search for Nancy Guthrie (CBS News, Los Angeles Times).