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Savannah Guthrie will return to Today show next month: ‘Joy will be my protest’

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Updated 27.3.2026
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Savannah Guthrie *Nancy Guthrie Today show Hoda Kotb NBC

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Story Timeline

Mar 27 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsMar 27

Savannah Guthrie will return to Today show next month: ‘Joy will be my protest’

Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC's Today show on April 6th after a two-month absence following the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, on February 1st in Tucson. Authorities suspect Nancy was kidnapped, and the FBI released surveillance footage of a masked man near her home. The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information. Savannah stated that she and her siblings believe their mother was kidnapped for ransom, citing evidence like propped doors and blood at the scene. In an interview, Guthrie expressed the difficulty of returning to a joyful environment but affirmed her commitment to doing so, stating that "joy will be my protest." She also appealed for information regarding her mother's disappearance, emphasizing the family's need for answers.

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BBC News - WorldMar 27

Savannah Guthrie to return to Today show as search for mother continues

Savannah Guthrie will return to the Today show on April 6th, two months after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona on February 1st. Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31st, and investigators believe she was taken against her will. A nationwide search has been underway, yielding leads but no major breakthroughs, and the family has offered a reward for information. Savannah Guthrie stepped away from her duties after her mother's disappearance, but says returning to the show is part of her purpose. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was targeted, but the motive is not being disclosed. Savannah Guthrie expressed concern that her fame may have made her mother a target.

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Associated Press (AP)Mar 27

Savannah Guthrie to return to ‘Today’ on April 6 after mother’s disappearance

Savannah Guthrie is scheduled to return to the "Today" show on April 6th. This comes after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her home in Arizona. In her first interview since her mother's disappearance, a tearful Savannah Guthrie pleaded for anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation. There has been an outpouring of support for the Guthrie family, with banners, flowers, and notes of well-wishing displayed in Tucson, Arizona. The circumstances surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance are still under investigation.

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Key Claims

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Savannah Guthrie will return to NBC’s Today show next month on 6 April.

— Hoda Kotb

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Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on 1 February.

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The Guthrie family has offered a $1m reward for information leading to the recovery of their mother.

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"Joy will be my protest."

— Savannah Guthrie

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Savannah Guthrie will return to the Today show on 6 April, two months after her mother's disappearance.

— Ana Faguy (article author)

Mar 26 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)Mar 26

Doors were propped open at missing mother’s Arizona home, Savannah Guthrie recounts in interview

In March 2026, Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Arizona home. Savannah Guthrie recounted in an interview that the home's back doors were propped open, and Nancy's phone and purse were still inside. Savannah and her siblings suspected foul play, citing the propped doors, blood on the doorstep, and a removed camera. Her brother believed their mother had been kidnapped for ransom, a possibility Savannah initially struggled to accept. The disappearance prompted an outpouring of support, with well-wishers leaving notes and flowers at Nancy's home and the local news station.

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Key Claims

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The back doors of Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home were found propped open.

— Savannah Guthrie

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Nancy Guthrie's phone and purse were still at the home when she disappeared.

— Savannah Guthrie

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Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1.

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The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of their mother.

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Authorities believe the 84-year-old was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

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Mar 25 Evening

3 articles|3 sources
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South China Morning PostMar 25

Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother

Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's Today show, gave an emotional interview to NBC News regarding her missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home on February 1. Authorities believe Nancy was kidnapped or taken against her will. In the interview with Hoda Kotb, Guthrie pleaded for anyone with information to come forward and help with the investigation. She expressed the family's agony and her constant worry for her mother's well-being. The full interview will be broadcast on Today over two days. Guthrie has been away from the show since her mother's disappearance and has no set return date.

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BBC News - WorldMar 25

'We are in agony' - Savannah Guthrie does first interview since mum's disappearance

Savannah Guthrie, the US television presenter, gave her first interview since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1st. The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward, in addition to the FBI's $100,000, for information leading to her return. Savannah Guthrie described the family's "agony" and her nightly fears for her mother's safety in the emotional interview with former co-host Hoda Kotb. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, leading the investigation, believes Nancy Guthrie was "targeted" and that they have a motive, but details are being withheld. A nationwide search has yielded potential clues, including DNA evidence and ransom notes, but no suspect has been identified. The full interview will explore the investigation, Guthrie's faith, and her hope for her mother's return.

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Associated Press (AP)Mar 25

Savannah Guthrie in NBC News interview appeals for help finding her missing mother

Savannah Guthrie, in an NBC News interview with Hoda Kotb, appealed for information regarding her missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe was abducted from her Arizona home on February 1st. The interview, Guthrie's first since her mother's disappearance, aired in part on Wednesday's "Today" show, with the full interview scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Guthrie expressed her family's agony and urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that "no detail is too small." Despite a $1 million reward, the investigation has seen little progress. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI stated that they are continuing to examine leads.

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Key Claims

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Savannah Guthrie said that “someone needs to do the right thing” and come forward with information.

— Savannah Guthrie

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Guthrie's mother was reported missing on February 1.

— NBC News

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Savannah Guthrie has been a co-host of NBC’s morning show since 2012.

— NBC News

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Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since 1 February, when she was last seen at her Tucson, Arizona home.

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The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward, in addition to $100,000 pledged by the FBI, for information.

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