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Why Savannah Guthrie is temporarily stepping away from the Today Show
Discover why the beloved news anchor is taking a brief leave of absence
Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has announced that she is temporarily stepping away from the morning show desk. During the July 16 broadcast, she revealed her short-term leave of absence is to film a new Wordle-inspired game show for NBC, which is being produced by Jimmy Fallon and is scheduled to premiere next year.
While sharing her excitement for the upcoming project, Guthrie expressed deep gratitude toward the show's producers for pausing production during a incredibly difficult time for her family. The search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was kidnapped from her home on February 1, is now entering its sixth month. Guthrie noted her surprise at the network's kindness, explaining that she did not expect Hollywood producers to halt everything to wait for her, making her return to work all the more meaningful.
