Savannah Guthrie returned to NBC's 'Today' show on Monday, marking her first appearance since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing on February 1. The 84-year-old woman was last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona, and authorities believe she was taken against her will. The FBI has released surveillance footage showing a masked man on the porch that night, but no suspects have been arrested.
Guthrie, who has been a co-anchor on 'Today' since 2012, wore a yellow dress in honor of her mother, a color symbolizing hope in missing persons cases. She opened the show by saying, 'Here we go, ready or not. Let’s do the news,' and later thanked fans for their support. The studio was decorated with yellow flowers, and viewers outside held signs welcoming her back.
In a separate Easter message, Guthrie shared her struggles with faith, questioning whether Jesus experienced the same uncertainty and pain she feels. She acknowledged moments of 'deep disappointment with God' but reaffirmed her belief in the resurrection. Guthrie also hinted that her own fame might have played a role in her mother's disappearance, a thought she called 'too much to bear.'
The family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery. Despite the ongoing search, Guthrie has resumed her duties, handling interviews and news segments with her usual professionalism.