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Savannah’s Today Show Comeback Date Confirmed After Momnapping

Savannah Guthrie will rejoin the Today show on April 6, stepping back beside Craig Melvin amid an ongoing family investigation that has kept her off air for weeks.
PUBLISHED27 Mar 2026 12:18 GMT UPDATED27 Mar 2026 12:23 GMT

Key Points

  • Hoda Kotb announced Savannah will co-anchor alongside Craig Melvin.
  • Craig Melvin welcomed the update, saying the team eagerly anticipates her presence.
  • Nancy Guthrie vanished Jan. 31; FBI and local authorities continue investigating, case unresolved.

SAVANNAH Guthrie is getting ready to return to the “Today” show after nearly two months away from the anchor desk.

Her comeback is set for April 6, with Hoda Kotb sharing the news on Friday’s broadcast and confirming that Savannah will be back alongside Craig Melvin.

Craig also welcomed the update, saying the team is eager to have her back. Guthrie has been away from the show while dealing with a difficult family situation tied to the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy was last seen on January 31 after spending time with Annie and her husband, Tommaso Cioni.

Since then, authorities and the FBI have continued investigating, including reviewing doorbell camera footage and other possible leads. Despite those efforts, the case remains unresolved.

Savannah’s return marks a significant moment for the longtime TV anchor as she steps back into the spotlight during an ongoing personal ordeal.

Why This Matters

Guthrie’s return matters because it highlights how public figures navigate personal trauma while maintaining high-profile responsibilities, reassures viewers and colleagues, and keeps national attention on her mother’s unresolved disappearance and the ongoing law enforcement investigation.

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