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Hoda Kotb Returns to Support Savannah Guthrie
7 Feb
Summary
- Hoda Kotb returned to Today show for missing friend's mother.
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, last seen January 31, 2026, near Tucson.
- Family pleas for contact as authorities treat home as crime scene.
Hoda Kotb returned to the Today show on February 6, 2026, to offer support as the search for her friend Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, entered its sixth day. Kotb, a former co-host, expressed the heartbreak and helplessness felt by the close-knit team.
She recalled Savannah Guthrie's unwavering support during her own daughter's health crisis, emphasizing the deep friendships within the Today show family. National vigils and messages of support demonstrate the widespread concern for Nancy Guthrie's safe return.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Tucson-area home on January 31, 2026. She was reported missing on February 1 after missing church services. Pima County authorities are treating her residence as a crime scene, with Sheriff Chris Nanos expressing cautious hope.
The Guthrie siblings have made public appeals, with Camron Guthrie urging anyone holding their mother to make contact. Savannah Guthrie has expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support as the family's focus remains on bringing Nancy home safely.
Savannah Guthrie has been in Arizona with her siblings since February 2. Hoda Kotb's return to the show, coinciding with the 2026 Winter Olympics opening, shifted the focus to solidarity, highlighting the enduring friendships in broadcast journalism amidst the ongoing search.
