Savannah Guthrie Returns to 'Today' After Leaving Mid-Broadcast

Savannah Guthrie returned to Today after suddenly leaving the show mid-broadcast the day before.

Viewers were likely glad to see the NBC morning show co-anchor, as she exited Today early on Wednesday, May 6.

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Savannah Guthrie Returned to Today on May 7 After Making an Abrupt Exit

On Thursday, May 7, Savannah was by Willie Geist’s (who filled in for Craig Melvin) side to kick off the program promptly at 7 a.m. ET.

The anchors discussed Elle, the Legally Blonde prequel series, and did not mention Savannah’s absence or the reason for it. Additionally, Savannah did not address NewsNation’s May 6 special on The CW that recapped her mom Nancy Guthrie‘s abduction.

Related: Nancy Guthrie Update: Experts Offer Detailed Profile of Suspect in Savannah’s Mom’s Case

The day prior, on Wednesday, Melvin greeted viewers after Today returned from a commercial break, briefly addressing her unexpected departure. “Savannah had to leave a little early,” he shared. “She’ll be right back tomorrow, though.” Parade reached out to NBC for a comment.

Among the fans at the plaza whom Savannah missed on Wednesday was a former high school teacher. The Today co-anchor took to her Instagram Stories to write, “Thank you for coming!” alongside hearts, on a still of the woman holding a poster. The poster read, “Savannah! I was a teacher at Amphi High in Tucson when you were there.

Savannah’s Absence Came as Her Mom Nancy Remains Missing

Savannah’s mid-show exit from Today, 30 minutes before the show was set to end, drew concern from viewers, many of whom wondered whether it was connected to her mother’s disappearance, though there is no indication that it was and no further explanation was provided.

It has now been more than three months since her mom, Nancy, was abducted from her home in Tucson, Ariz. On April 6, Savannah returned to Today for the first time since her mother went missing, garnering plenty of love and support from her co-stars. She has since taken off most Fridays.

In the meantime, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI continue searching for Savannah’s mom and combing through evidence, including DNA samples. Nancy was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home on the evening of Jan. 31. As of writing, no suspect has been named.

Next: Nancy Guthrie Update: Forensic Science Professor Reveals What She Thinks Will Ultimately Solve the Case