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Savannah Guthrie to Undergo Vocal Surgery, Take Short 'Today' Hiatus in Early 2026

She described a yearslong voice problem, with surgery followed by total silence to speed recovery.

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.