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Savannah Guthrie withdrawing from Winter Olympics coverage following mother’s disappearance

The Tragedy Surrounding Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mother
  • Savannah Guthrie is withdrawing from her hosting duties at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony.
  • Her decision follows the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on Sunday afternoon.
  • Police believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home and has been missing for nearly 48 hours.
  • The 'Today' anchor was scheduled to co-host the opening ceremony in Italy with Terry Gannon and remain there for a week to record NBC's morning programme.
  • Due to the family emergency, Guthrie will not be travelling abroad as originally planned.
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