Instagram/Savannah Guthrie & Nancy TV Savannah Guthrie abruptly exits Today show; co-anchor confirms she'll return tomorrow amid her mother's unresolved disappearance. May 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - Savannah Guthrie unexpectedly departed from the Today show during its broadcast on Wednesday, May 6. Co-anchor Craig Melvin informed viewers that Savannah Guthrie "had to leave a little early" but assured the audience she would return on the following day. The specific reasons behind her early exit have not been disclosed.