Hoda Kotb Sets ‘Today’ Return After Missing Savannah Guthrie’s 1st Week Back
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Key Points:
- Hoda Kotb is set to return as a guest host on NBC's Today show starting Monday, April 13, filling in for Craig Melvin during his spring break vacation.
- Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin announced Kotb's return on the April 9 episode, with Melvin joking about not watching the show while on vacation.
- Kotb, who left her full-time co-anchor role in January 2025, has made occasional appearances and previously filled in for Guthrie in February when Guthrie was with her family amid her mother Nancy Guthrie’s ongoing missing person case.
- Savannah Guthrie returned to Today on April 6 after a hiatus due to her mother's disappearance, expressing emotional difficulty but emphasizing her commitment to the show and the importance of joy during this challenging time.
- The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remains open with no leads, and a $1 million reward has been offered for information; Savannah and her family have been cleared as suspects.
