Savannah Guthrie Visits ‘Today’ Show For The First Time Since Mother’s Disappearance, But Official Return To Air Not Set

Savannah Guthrie recently visited the set of the “Today” show for the first time since stepping away as co-anchor.

Savannah Guthrie is taking subtle steps toward returning to her regular life following the February 1 disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. She recently visited the set of the “Today” show for the first time since stepping away as co-anchor.

As rumors continue to swirl about when Guthrie will officially make her return to her on-air duties, the visit appears to be a signal that resuming her job is inching closer.

Savannah Guthrie Visits ‘Today’ Show, But On-Air Return Not Yet Confirmed

According to PEOPLE, on Thursday, March 5, Savannah Guthrie visited the set of the “Today” show for the first time since taking a hiatus to leave New York City and head to Arizona to search for her mother.

Guthrie “stopped by the studio this morning to be with and thank her 'Today' colleagues," a show spokesperson said via statement, per the outlet.

Although her visit to the show does not mean that a return date for Guthrie has been set, she will reportedly be back on-air at some point.

"While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home," the statement continued.

Guthrie Recently Made The Decision To Leave Arizona And Head Back To Her New York City Home

On February 25, Guthrie posted another Instagram video, this time announcing she was increasing the reward for her mother's return to $1 million.

However, despite the substantial reward increase, Guthrie reportedly decided to leave Arizona, where her mother lives, and where she disappeared. Guthrie has returned to her home base in New York.

According to the Daily Mail, an inside source shared the details behind the decision.

“She can’t stay in Arizona forever. Her kids and her life are in New York City,” the source told the outlet. “The family is coming to terms with the fact that this might take years.”

Former ‘Today’ Show Anchor Katie Couric Offered Her Thoughts On Savannah Guthrie’s Return

In a recent interview with Variety, Couric discussed her thoughts about the heartbreaking tragedy involving Guthrie, as she stepped away from the “Today” show to devote her full attention to finding her mother.

"This situation is tragically unprecedented, and I think it's really hard to compare anything else to what Savannah and her family are dealing with right now," Couric told the outlet.

She continued, noting that the “Today” show team is doing their best to cover for Guthrie while she focuses on bringing her mother home.

"Morning shows are living, breathing organisms, and when something happens to a member of these very close-knit teams, it is devastating, I think, to everyone," Couric said. "The 'Today' show team is doing the best they possibly can, and it must be excruciating to try to carry on, but also to cover a story about a beloved colleague."

She also praised Hoda Kotb, who has filled in amid Guthrie’s absence.

"They are fortunate that Hoda, who is a familiar and beloved face, is able to step in so seamlessly under very difficult circumstances," she added.

NBC Is Reportedly ‘Fully Supportive’ Of Guthrie’s Return At Her Own Pace

Insiders from the network previously told TMZ that Guthrie’s return to the popular NBC morning show is still an open question.

However, given the extreme nature of the circumstances, NBC is not pressuring Guthrie to return, as they are aware of the sensitive nature of what she’s going through.

NBC is also said to be "fully supportive" of Guthrie returning to the "Today" show when she feels ready, and there is no time limit for her to do so.

Savannah Guthrie And Her Family Gathered At Memorial Before Her Arizona Departure

On Monday, March 2, Savannah Guthrie, her sister Annie, and her brother-in-law Tommaso were seen gathered outside a memorial in front of Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home.

The family was photographed embracing each other as they laid flowers at the memorial for their mother. Per TMZ, other well-wishers also laid bouquets and notes at the memorial site.

Despite the investigation yielding no substantial results, authorities remain optimistic they will bring Nancy Guthrie home.