'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie won't host Olympics opening ceremony amid search for missing mother

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC's "Today" show, will not host the opening ceremony of the Olympics due to the ongoing search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. Nancy, 84 years old, was reported missing in Arizona, and authorities are investigating the possibility that she may have been kidnapped in the middle of the night (Los Angeles Times, CBS News). Savannah Guthrie has publicly requested prayers for her mother's safe return, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. In an Instagram post, she urged followers to "raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment" (Deadline). On the third night since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, Savannah expressed her distress and called for help in finding her mother. She provided a statement to her co-hosts, Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones, during the "Today" show, asking for assistance in locating Nancy (Deadline). Savannah's absence from the show highlights the seriousness of the situation as the search continues. The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is ongoing, and authorities are actively working to gather more information regarding her whereabouts. Savannah Guthrie's family and friends are deeply concerned, and the public is encouraged to assist in any way possible (Fox News).