Overview
- On the Dec. 19 broadcast, Guthrie said it was her last show for a while as she prepares for surgery.
- She revealed she has vocal nodules and a polyp, noting the issue has persisted for years and that she is optimistic about a fix.
- Doctors have ordered complete silence for a couple of weeks after the operation, and she will be off the air for several weeks.
- Specific dates for the surgery and her return have not been announced.
- Co-host Sheinelle Jones, who had the same procedure, offered reassurance and gifted Guthrie a whiteboard for post-op communication; fans and colleagues shared well-wishes.