Savannah Guthrie’s Co-Workers Told To Give Her ‘Space To Function’ And Not ‘Overwhelm’ Her After TV Comeback

Emotions were high as Savannah Guthrie returned to work this week on "Today," following a short break due to her mom's abduction. The Savannah Guthrie’s Co-Workers Told To Give Her ‘Space To Function’ And Not ‘Overwhelm’ Her After TV Comeback first appeared on The Blast

Emotions were high as Savannah Guthrie returned to work this week on “Today,” following a short break after her mom, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted in February.

However, reports suggest her colleagues have been told to give her some space to breathe due to an outpouring of support, fearing she might feel overwhelmed.

Also, reports suggest NBC Staff members were given strict instructions on how to interact with Savannah Guthrie on air.

Savannah Guthrie’s Co-Workers Told To Give Her Space Amid Massive Show Of Love

Savannah returned to the “Today” show anchor desk this week for the first time in over two months following her mom Nancy’s abduction from her Tucson, Arizona home.

Before her return, the TV host broke down in tears in several social media posts calling for her mom’s release or information that could lead to her safe return. Unfortunately, the police investigation hasn’t yielded much as Nancy remains missing, with Savannah choosing to move on with work amid her mother’s disappearance.

Expectedly, her colleagues at NBC have been trying to support her emotionally, but it appears to be getting overwhelming, as sources revealed to journalist Rob Shuter’s #ShutterScoop that NBC bosses have directed them to give her space and keep their conversations professional.

“Everyone wants to stop her in the hallway or give her a hug in the elevator,” an insider told the journalist. “There’s a real outpouring of love.”

“Staff have been told — be kind, but keep it professional,” the source continued. “This is still a workplace.”

NBC Is ‘Trying To Protect’ The Journalist

For months, Savannah’s emotional state was the subject of conversation among netizens as she and her sister Annie Guthrie, alongside her brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni, took to social media pleading for help.

When it was announced that she would return to her hosting duties on “Today,” many expressed doubts that she is in a good place mentally, especially because Nancy has yet to be found.

It appears NBC executives understand this and want her colleagues to be there for her as much as possible, but not to the point that it becomes overwhelming.

“You can say hello, you can ride the elevator with her, but don’t overwhelm her,” the source. “This isn’t Savannah demanding anything. It’s the network trying to protect her.”

“People care about her — a lot. But she’s also trying to do her job,” they continued, adding that Savannah “also needs space to function” as much as she “needs support.”

“As heartbreaking as this situation is, this is still a newsroom,” the insider noted. “Work has to continue.”

NBC Gave Directives On How To Engage With Savannah Guthrie

The news network is seemingly looking to move on from Savannah’s setback and return a sense of normalcy.

Behind the scenes, reports suggest they gave strict directives for her colleagues not to talk about Nancy’s disappearance or formally welcome her back on air.

“It was supposed to be business as usual. [Producers] said to act totally normal,” an insider told Page Six. “‘Move forward’ is the vibe. It’s been a hard year and a draining time.”

Upon her return, Guthrie’s colleagues, Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Jenna Bush, Sheinelle Jones, and Carson Daly, all looked happy as they welcomed her back on air without bringing up her mother’s case.

The Journalist Is Ready To Return To Arizona If There Are ‘Major Developments’ In Her Mother’s Case

Even though her mother’s disappearance remains unsolved, Savannah showed that she was ready to move on with work as she kept things professional on her first day back.

“It is good to be home,” Savannah told viewers as the show opened on Monday. “Ready or not, let’s do the news.”

Speaking about her TV return, another source told Page Six, “There were lots of hugs … Coming back to a routine brings a sense of normalcy.”

They added, “She’s prepared to go back to Arizona if there are major developments in the case, or wherever she’s needed.”

Savannah Guthrie Considered Leaving ‘Today’

In an emotional sitdown with Hoda Kotb, Savannah wondered whether she brought the sad incident upon her family due to her fame as a news correspondent and her being rich.

At the time, she expressed doubts about her return, explaining that it was “hard to imagine” doing so amid her mom’s disappearance.

“I can’t come back and try to be something I’m not, but I can’t not come back because it’s part of my purpose right now,” the journalist said. “I want to smile, and when I do, it will be real, and my joy will be my protest and my joy will be my answer, and being there is joyful, and when it’s not, I’ll say so.”

The situation reportedly made her consider quitting her role altogether as several media outlets received ransom notes with demands of bitcoin payment.

“This absolutely came out of the blue, and I think she’s really concerned that it was because of her job,” a source told NewsNation.

They added that she wondered if past exposure she’d given her mom on air led people “with bad characters” to carry out the act.

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