Savannah Guthrie is back at the Today desk after several days away from the NBC morning show.
Entertainment Weekly reported that Guthrie returned to Studio 1A on Tuesday, July 14, after a four-day absence. Her co-anchor Craig Melvin welcomed her back on air, saying she had taken some “much-deserved time off.”
During her absence, Sheinelle Jones and Laura Jarrett filled in at the anchor desk alongside Melvin.
Craig Melvin Welcomed Her Back On Air
Melvin opened the broadcast by noting that Guthrie was back in Studio 1A. The return was low-key, with no dramatic explanation from the show beyond the idea that she had taken time off.
Guthrie also joked about how she spent part of her break. Entertainment Weekly reported that she told Melvin she had been watching World Cup matches and pointed out that the France vs. Spain semifinal was happening that day.
InStyle reported that Guthrie and Melvin had recently attended a World Cup match between Norway and Brazil with their spouses.
People Reported the Break Was Not Related to Her Mother’s Case
People reported last week that Guthrie’s latest absence was not related to Nancy Guthrie’s abduction case. A source told the outlet that Guthrie was taking several days off for a summer break and was expected back the following week.
Her Family’s Search Remains Ongoing
Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Feb. 1. People reported that Savannah returned to Today in April after an extended absence connected to the case, and she later made an emotional on-air plea for information.
The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have continued asking the public for tips. The FBI previously offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to Nancy’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
People also reported on July 14 that the Pima County Sheriff’s Department warned the public about fraudulent QR codes requesting money and falsely appearing to be connected to the investigation. Authorities said they do not solicit money for investigations and urged the public to report those posts.