NBC Says Mary Carillo Will Co-Host Olympics Opening Ceremony, Stepping In for Savannah Guthrie

Mary Carillo will co-host NBC's coverage of the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics in Milan, stepping in for Savannah Guthrie. This change is due to Guthrie dealing with a personal matter involving her missing mother, Nancy. Carillo will co-host alongside Terry Gannon for the event, which is scheduled for Friday. In addition to Carillo's new role, Ahmed Fareed will host Olympic Late Night on February 7. Fareed was already scheduled to serve as a daytime host, but the adjustments in hosting duties reflect the ongoing situation surrounding Guthrie. Craig Melvin, Guthrie's co-host on 'Today,' will also remain in the United States during this time. NBC's decision to adjust its Olympic hosting lineup underscores the network's commitment to providing comprehensive coverage of the Winter Olympics while addressing the personal challenges faced by its anchors. The network has not provided further details regarding the investigation into Guthrie's mother or the timeline for her return to the Olympics coverage. Overall, these changes highlight NBC's efforts to ensure that viewers receive the expected coverage of the Winter Olympics despite the personal circumstances affecting its anchors.