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NEED TO KNOW
Savannah Guthrie announced on Dec. 19 that she'd be taking a planned break from Today
The co-anchor previously shared that she had to undergo surgery for her vocal chords
In the meantime, her co-anchor, Craig Melvin, will be assisted by other Today staff
Viewers will have to be patient forSavannah Guthrie's return!
As fans tuned into the first majorTodayshowbroadcast of the new year on Jan. 5, 2026, they may have noticed that Guthrie's familiar face was missing alongside her co-anchor,Craig Melvin. The beloved host is off-screen because she istaking a planned breakfrom the morning news show.
TheTodayshow co-anchor has taken a brief hiatus from her post to rest and recover from vocal chord surgery in the new year. Guthrie previously announced on Dec. 19 that she'd be taking some time off to fully recuperate from the procedure — which centered around removing a polyp and nodules on her vocal chords.
"It's not a big, big deal, but I am going to have to have a surgery in the new year and be off for a couple of weeks, so this is my last day for a little while," she shared.
In order to fully recover, Guthrie must go on vocal rest and be "totally silent." Although she has not shared when she'll return toToday, Guthriegave a hopeful updateon Jan. 5.
Here's everything to know about where Savannah Guthrie is and updates on her planned surgery.
Where is Savannah Guthrie?
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Guthrie is currently taking an absence from theTodayshow after undergoing vocal surgery in the new year.
"Some of you have noticed that my voice has been very scratchy and started to crack a little bit," Guthrie said on theTodayshow on Dec. 19. "Well, I have found out what it is. I have vocal nodules and I also have a polyp."
Guthrie jokingly added that some people may have thought that she'd been having "the world's longest head cold" because of her voice. However, she clarified that she's "really excited" that doctors found the issue and could fix it.
As part of her recovery period, Guthrie noted that she would have to be "totally silent" for at least a few weeks.
Her co-hostSheinelle Jones— who previously underwent the same surgery — gifted her a whiteboard to communicate and assured her that she would finally "have permission to be still."
How long will Guthrie be absent fromToday?
Neither Guthrie nor NBC have officially commented on when she'll be returning to the anchoring chair. Prior to her absence, Guthrie estimated that she would "be off for a couple of weeks."
Although she hasn't appeared live onTodaysince then, sheco-hosted a quick pre-recorded New Year's Day segmentwith Melvin,Al RokerandCarson Dalythat aired on Jan. 1. In the pre-recorded segment, Guthrie thankedTodayshow viewers while wishing them a happy New Year.
"We're so happy to have you, we don't take it for granted," Guthrie shared. "Every year we like to kick things off with some gratitude for ourTodayshow family, people who make these early mornings so much brighter and funnier and smarter and really make this show shine."
Has Guthrie shared any health updates?
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After the Jan. 5 broadcast aired, Guthrie reminded viewers that she was away on a planned leave and was recovering nicely.
She posted anInstagram selfieof her smiling while holding a whiteboard that read, "All good! Thanks for prayers and love!"
"See you soon!" she captioned the post.
Several of Guthrie'sTodaycolleagues shared their love for her in the comments — including her former co-anchorHoda Kotbwho urged her to "feel better."
Who is filling in for Guthrie in the meantime?
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As Guthrie takes the necessary time to heal, herTodayshow colleagues are helping out by filling in for her. During the Jan. 5 broadcast, former3rd Hour of Todayco-host and newToday with Jenna and Sheinelleco-hostSheinelle Jones, took the reigns with Melvin.
"Sheinelle is in for Savannah, and we're wishing her a speedy recovery from her vocal chord surgery," Melvin announced at the beginning of the broadcast.
NBC has not disclosed if Jones will be filling in for Guthrie for the whole absence or if they'll be rotating throughTodayshow anchors. Past colleagues who have stepped in includeSaturday Todayco-anchorsPeter AlexanderandLaura Jarrett, as well asSunday TodayhostWillie Geist.
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