Overview
- The Jan. 1 broadcast featuring Guthrie was prerecorded, explaining her on-air presence during her announced hiatus.
- Guthrie said on Dec. 19 that she will undergo early-2026 surgery to remove vocal nodules and a polyp, followed by complete vocal rest.
- NBC has not announced when she will return to the morning show.
- Colleagues voiced support, with Sheinelle Jones sharing her own 2020 recovery experience and gifting Guthrie a dry-erase board for silent communication.
- Earlier in the week, Weekend Today anchors Laura Jarrett and Peter Alexander filled in, and the New Year’s episode focused on 2025 highlights and a team toast.