Savannah Guthrie told her ‘TODAY’ show colleagues on March 5, 2026, that she is leaning on her faith amid the ongoing search for her missing mother.
The longtime co-anchor made a private, emotional visit to the Rockefeller Center studio (her first since Nancy’s disappearance) and spoke directly to the staff and crew.
What Savannah Said (Exact Quotes)
- She thanked everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support: “Thank you for caring about my mom as much as I do.”
- “I’m holding onto my faith. I still believe. And as my mom would say, ‘Where else would I go?’”
- “I’m still standing. I’m still me… I don’t know what version of me that will be, but it will be.”
- On returning to work: “I don’t know how to come back, but I don’t know how not to.” She called the crew “family.”
Co-host Dylan Dreyer then led the entire room in a group prayer, holding hands and asking for “the biggest miracles every day.” Savannah hugged everyone before leaving. No return date was set.
The Heartbreaking Backdrop
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home overnight on February 1, 2026, shortly after being dropped off from a family dinner. The case is being investigated as a kidnapping. Despite a $1 million family reward, widespread media coverage, and an international search effort, Nancy remains missing more than a month later. Vigils continue in Tucson, and a memorial has grown outside her home.
Savannah (and her sister) have visited the home and laid flowers. The family has repeatedly asked the public to pray and share any tips.
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Savannah’s Deeply Rooted Faith
This isn’t new for Savannah — she has long credited her mother for instilling her strong Christian faith. In her 2024 bestselling book Mostly What God Does, she writes about how that faith has carried her through life’s hardest moments. Since Day 1 of Nancy’s disappearance, Savannah has publicly leaned on prayer, posting on Instagram: “We believe in prayer… We believe in goodness… Above all, we believe in Him.”
Her co-hosts (Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, and others) have repeatedly highlighted and supported that faith on-air and off.
The entire NBC family and viewers nationwide continue to pray for Nancy’s safe return. The investigation remains active.
If you have any information about Nancy Guthrie, contact the Tucson Police Department or submit tips anonymously. For the latest official updates, follow NBC News / TODAY or the Tucson PD. Thoughts and prayers with Savannah, her family, and the entire TODAY team during this incredibly difficult time. ❤️🙏
