NEWS'It's Good to Be Home': Savannah Guthrie Makes Emotional Return to 'Today' 2 Months After Mom Nancy's Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie returned to 'Today' after a two-month hiatus amid her mom Nancy's unsolved disappearance.
April 6 2026, Published 8:49 a.m. ET
Savannah Guthrie's mom is still missing, but the Today star herself has returned to her second home.
On Monday, April 6, the beloved news anchor, 54, graced the morning broadcast with her appearance for the first time since police believe her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home in Tucson, Ariz., on Sunday, February 1.
Savannah kicked off the program as usual, highlighting the top news stories of the day, though she paused to point out the sunrise.
'It's Good to Be Home'
Savannah Guthrie got emotional during her first broadcast back on air.
"Pretty shot of the sun coming up. Good morning, welcome to Today on this Monday morning we are so glad you started your week with us and it's good to be home," she expressed on air.
Her co-anchor Craig Melvin agreed, stating, "Yes, it's good to have you back at home."
Bracing herself, Savannah continued, "Well, here we go, ready or not. Let's do the news."
Savannah Guthrie returned to 'Today' on Monday, April 6.
Savannah Guthrie acknowledged fans outside of Studio 1A during 'Today.'
Craig gave one last encouraging message, adding, "Yes, so good to have you back."
By 7:30 a.m., Savannah and Craig were joined by fellow costars Al Roker and Carson Daly, with the four famed television personalities welcoming viewers back from a commercial break.
At one point, Craig acknowledged the mass audience gathered at Rockefeller Plaza, seemingly in support of Savannah as she made her brave return to work amid her ongoing nightmare of Nancy's unsolved disappearance.
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Savannah Guthrie Breaks Down in Tears During 'Today' Return
Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy, was last seen on Saturday, January 31.
"Some beautiful signs out there. I’m excited to see them, give them all a hug. I’ve been really feeling the love so much," Savannah admitted.
The Mostly What God Does Is Love You author eventually greeted fans outside, where she broke down in tears thanking Today viewers for their overwhelming support.
"These signs are so beautiful," she said while standing alongside Carson, Al, Craig, Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones. "You guys have been so beautiful, I’ve received so many letters, so much kindness to me and my whole family. We feel it and we feel your prayers. So thank you so much."
Savannah Guthrie Took 2-Month Hiatus From 'Today' Amid Mom's Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie's mother was allegedly abducted from her home on Sunday, February 1.
While Monday marked Savannah's first time returning as a news anchor for the daily NBC broadcast, she previously made her way back to Studio 1A at Rockefeller Center on March 5.
At the time, Savannah had traveled back to NYC after spending weeks in Arizona with her siblings due to their mother's mysterious disappearance.
A spokesperson for Today told People she had "stopped by the studio this morning to be with and thank her Today colleagues."
She also sat down for an emotional interview with costar and friend Hoda Kotb at the end of last month, admitting she's spent every waking moment in "agony" since her mother went missing.
