Savannah Guthrie quietly left the Today show in the middle of its broadcast on Wednesday, May 6. "Savannah had to leave a little early," Today co-anchor Craig Melvin told viewers during the show. "She'll be right back tomorrow, though." It is unclear why Guthrie, 54, stepped out early. Us Weekly has reached out to Guthrie's spokesperson and the Today show for comment. Savannah Guthrie Officially Returns to 'Today' Show: 'Good to Be Home' Savannah returned to the morning show last month after taking some time off amid the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.