Hoda Kotb Continues Hosting “Today” as Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Enters Third Week

Hoda Kotb is continuing her role as a guest host on “Today” as the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, extends into its third week. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reportedly taken against her will from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 31st.

Kotb, who previously hosted “Today” alongside Craig Melvin, returned to the desk on February 16th, sharing messages of support received from viewers during the search for Nancy Guthrie. According to Kotb, many people expressed that Nancy Guthrie felt “like all of our moms,” offering prayers and support to the family. Today.com reports.

Kotb stepped down from her full-time hosting position in January 2025 to focus on family and her wellness brand, but has returned to fill in during Guthrie’s absence.

Details of the Disappearance and Investigation

Nancy Guthrie, described by her family as having fragile health, was first reported missing on February 1st when a friend contacted the family concerned about her absence from church. A reward of $100,000 is now being offered for information leading to her recovery, increased from an initial $50,000. Today.com

Surveillance footage released by authorities shows a person arriving at Guthrie’s home in the early hours of February 1st, after she had been dropped off by a family member. The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’9″-5’10” tall, with an average build, wearing a dark zip-up jacket, light pants, a backpack, and appearing to have a weapon in a holster. Today.com

Law enforcement is asking anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (520-351-4900), or 88-CRIME.