Savannah Guthrie’s brief ‘disappearance’ from Wednesday’s edition of Today sparked a firestorm of speculation across the internet. Fans noticed the popular anchor suddenly vanish halfway through her interview with Anne Hathaway, leading many to wonder if something had happened.
Given the ongoing search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing in February, some social media users couldn’t help but connect the two events. Many assumed Savannah had received an update on her mother’s case, but the rumors were quickly debunked. Savannah returned to the screen just 20 minutes later for a cooking segment, much to the relief of viewers.
An insider told the Daily Mail that it’s not unusual for hosts to segue into upcoming segments during a show, and another host often takes over interviews. However, the abrupt switch led to a wave of online chatter. One Twitter user wrote, “Maybe she got a call and was going to leave after the last segment?” While others were equally perplexed, commenting on how “odd” it was for Savannah to disappear mid-show and reappear suddenly at the very end. 
The rumors were fueled by a viral post from the Crimewives Club account, which has a track record of covering criminal investigations. The post quickly garnered over 1 million views and raised even more questions. “Definitely strange… unless she was trying to not let on to anyone,” one person commented. “She didn’t leave; she just wasn’t present for one segment,” another user clarified, pointing out the facts from the Mail’s insider.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since February 1, having last been seen at her Tucson, Arizona home on January 31. Authorities have yet to make any arrests in the case, with the investigation still ongoing. As of now, there have been no new updates from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Savannah made her return to Today on April 6 after stepping away for several weeks while the search for her mother continued. “It’s good to be back home,” she told her viewers during her return.
Sources have shared with Variety that Today show producers are carefully planning Savannah’s segments, especially given the emotional weight of the ongoing search. For the time being, Savannah’s segments may be tailored to avoid sensitive topics related to crime or violence. This shift in tone could affect the show’s usual lighthearted style.
The Mail has reached out to NBC News for a statement.
Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/
