Savannah Guthrie's Ratings Jolt: Panic Over Job Security?

As the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, continues, new details have emerged regarding her daughter, Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026, from her Tucson, Arizona residence. The FBI recently released visuals of a masked individual believed to be a person of interest in her abduction. This individual was seen near her home on the morning she vanished.

Separately, reports surfaced suggesting Savannah Guthrie experienced significant anxiety about her role on the 'Today Show'. This concern reportedly stemmed from a sudden increase in the show's ratings during her recent medical leave for vocal cord surgery. According to sources, the unexpected rise in viewership, which surpassed a rival program, caused Savannah to feel "panic mode." She allegedly urged her doctors for a quicker recovery and pushed for the show to film her at home to maintain visibility.

Further accounts from colleagues indicated that the atmosphere in the newsroom became more relaxed and collaborative during Savannah's absence. There was a perceived reduction in tension and a sense of greater equality among staff. Savannah, however, reportedly remained highly focused on the ratings, concerned about how NBC perceived her professional standing.