Overview
- Guthrie returned to the Today anchor desk on Tuesday, Sept. 8, joining co‑anchor Craig Melvin for the program's first episode after the Labor Day weekend.
- She had been off the show since Aug. 24, with NBC News' Kristen Welker and Weekend Today host Laura Jarrett filling in during her absence.
- Guthrie did not give an official reason for the recent break and outlets have reported that it likely coincided with her children starting the new school year.
- During her time away she made public appearances at the U.S. Open, appeared on NBC's Password, and completed filming on NBC's upcoming Wordle series after production was delayed earlier this year to accommodate her family needs.
- Arizona authorities continue to investigate the Feb. 1 disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, with no suspects publicly named and the family continuing to seek tips and public help.