Savannah Guthrie made a brief, emotional return to the NBC studios on Thursday, March 5, 2026. While she did not appear on the morning broadcast, the anchor visited her colleagues off-camera for the first time since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted from her Arizona home on February 1. Guthrie has been on an indefinite leave of absence to focus on the ongoing search.

During her visit, Guthrie reconnected with longtime co-workers including Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. According to reports from CBS News and HOLA!, Guthrie expressed her sincere gratitude for the public support and the kindness of her production team. She affirmed her intention to eventually return to her position on the Today show, though no official date has been set for her first day back on air.

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie remains active as law enforcement continues to investigate the abduction. The Guthrie family has officially offered a $1 million reward for any information leading to Nancy’s safe return. Guthrie's visit to the Rockefeller Center studios marks a significant step as she navigates this personal crisis while maintaining ties with her NBC News family.