Savannah Guthrie to Return to 'Today' on April 6 After Two-Month Absence Due to Mother's Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie announces her return to the 'Today' show on April 6 after time away due to her mother's disappearance, calling the role part of her purpose.
Savannah Guthrie is set to return to NBC's 'Today' show on Monday, April 6, following a two-month absence while dealing with her mother's ongoing disappearance. The announcement was made during the second part of her emotional interview with Hoda Kotb that aired on Friday, where Guthrie described returning to the show as part of her purpose and said her joy would be her protest. This marks the first time she has sat down to discuss the family crisis publicly. (Source: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/savannah-guthrie-today-show-return-moms-disappearance-1236700548/)
PRAXIS: This shows that even the people we see on morning TV dealing with the world's news have private lives that can fall apart in an instant, reminding ordinary folks that stepping away from work for family pain is human and that finding purpose in daily routines can quietly help with healing.
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- [1]Savannah Guthrie Sets ‘Today’ Return for April 6 After Mom’s Disappearance: ‘It’s Part of My Purpose’ and ‘My Joy Will Be My Protest’(https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/savannah-guthrie-today-show-return-moms-disappearance-1236700548/)