Savannah Guthrie’s ‘Today’ Show Return Will Be Both Highly Unusual and Business as Usual
By Tony Maglio
Published on April 3, 2026.
Savannah Guthrie's return to the Today show is expected to be highly unusual and business as usual. The anchor, who has been off the air for over two months, will anchor the show on Easter Monday, marking the 65th day since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Despite being off the work for over a year, Guthrie has been consistently supportive and well-received. She has been praised for her handling of the situation with grace and professionalism. Despite her absence, her return to TV has been seen as a significant break in the case. The Today show has surpassed its rival Good Morning America in total viewers and expanded its edge in the key news demo of adults 25-54.
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