Savannah Guthrie Returns to Visit 'Today'
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Savannah Guthrie made her first visit to NBC’s “Today” studio since her mother’s abduction on January 31, though she did not appear on camera and remains focused on supporting her family.
- The search for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona is ongoing with no person of interest identified, prompting “Today” producers to manage coverage carefully and find interim hosting solutions.
- Hoda Kotb has temporarily rejoined “Today” to co-anchor with Craig Melvin during Guthrie’s absence, providing continuity without introducing unfamiliar faces that might alienate viewers.
- Despite the challenges, “Today” continues to attract strong viewership, averaging 3.32 million overall viewers recently, though there is a slight decline in the key 25-54 demographic
