Overview
- Guthrie resumed her anchor duties on Monday, Aug. 10, reuniting on air with co‑anchor Craig Melvin after a planned multi‑week leave.
- She took the leave to film NBC's new Wordle game show, a project executive produced by Jimmy Fallon and The New York Times, and producers paused earlier production to accommodate her schedule.
- Guthrie's mother, Nancy, 84, was reported missing from her Arizona home on Feb. 1 and the family has issued public pleas and a reward as authorities say the investigation remains active with no suspects publicly named.
- Other Today hosts filled Guthrie's shifts during her absence and colleagues showed public support, including a visit from Hoda Kotb, and the show's summer security incident led to an arrest and felony charges related to a studio intrusion.
- The Wordle series was filmed during Guthrie's break and is expected to air in early 2027, though NBC has not announced an official premiere date.