Hoda Kotb Opts Out of Olympics Amid Savannah Guthrie’s Mom's Absence

Former Today show co-anchor Hoda Kotb has changed her plans regarding the 2026 Winter Olympics. Kotb, 61, will not be traveling to Milan for NBC's Winter Olympics coverage, as confirmed by Us Weekly. Instead, Saturday Today co-anchor Peter Alexander will report from Milan, along with other NBC correspondents.

The news of Kotb's change in plans comes as the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues in and around Tucson, Arizona. Savannah Guthrie's co-hosts on Today have been showing support for her family during this difficult time. While Savannah has traveled to be with her family, her colleagues, including Craig Melvin, Jenna Bush Hager, Sheinelle Jones, and Carson Daly, have continued working from Studio 1A in Rockefeller Center.

On a recent episode, Hoda Kotb expressed her heartbreak over the situation and the outpouring of support for Savannah and her family. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing in Arizona on February 1. Authorities have been investigating her disappearance, with no suspects or persons of interest named so far.

Savannah Guthrie had initially been set to host the 2026 Winter Olympics ceremony but withdrew from her duties following her mother's disappearance. Mary Carillo took her place for the event. The team at NBC expressed missing Savannah and her absence from the coverage.

Jenna Bush Hager became emotional while discussing a candlelight vigil held for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah's missing mother. The vigil was described as beautiful, with thousands joining online to show support. Savannah's brother, Camron Guthrie, made a plea in an Instagram video for his mother's safe return.

Anyone with information regarding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is urged to contact the authorities at 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900.