Savannah Guthrie has been tearing up off-camera at the “Today” show as the search for her missing mom, Nancy, enters the 100-day mark.
Despite appearing poised and professional on air since her return to the news program last month, Page Six hears that the veteran anchor has been facing more of a struggle behind the scenes.
“She’s gotten emotional between commercial breaks,” a source told us, noting that the grief-stricken journalist has been able to quickly compose herself before cameras start rolling again.

Savannah Guthrie (pictured above on May 8 in New York City) has been “emotional” behind the scenes at the “Today” show as the search for her missing mom, Nancy, continues.Charles Sykes/Invision/AP

It’s been 100 days since Nancy (seen above in a photo from Instagram) went missing from her home in Arizona.Instagram/savannahguthrie
Guthrie’s mother was abducted from her Arizona home on Feb. 1, 2026. The beloved anchor took an extended leave of absence but returned to “Today” on April 6 — despite the search remaining ongoing.
“Sometimes a fan will say something sweet to her, whether that is a guest or a sign from a fan outside that makes her feel touched,” our source explained.
“It’s to be expected,” they added of Guthrie’s emotions, noting that this does not happen every day.

A source told Page Six that Guthrie (pictured here with fellow host Jenna Bush Hager last month) has “gotten emotional between commercial breaks.”Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Post

The source noted that Guthrie has shown “strength and bravery” throughout this time, adding, “it’s important to her to put one foot in front of the other and keep going.”Luiz C. Ribeiro for NY Post
A second source told Page Six that “everyone” has been marveling at the “strength and bravery” Guthrie brings to set each day amid this tumultuous time in her life.
“It’s never going to be ‘business as usual’ for her, but it’s important to her to put one foot in front of the other and keep going,” the insider shared.
We’re told the staff and cast of the show have all been supportive of Guthrie as she navigates the heartbreaking situation, especially her close friend and co-host, Jenna Bush Hager.
“Jenna Bush is a source of comfort to her,” said the source. “She leans on Jenna a lot.”

One source called Guthrie (pictured above on May 8) a “marvel.”Janet Mayer/INSTARimages.com

We’re told Guthrie’s colleagues have been supporting her every step of the way, especially Bush Hager (pictured above with Nancy on April 17, 2019).NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images
Over Mother’s Day weekend, Guthrie honored her mother with a series of pics shared via Instagram.
“Mother, daughter, sister, Nonie — we miss you with our every breath,” she captioned her post. “We will never stop looking for you. We will never be at peace until we find you.”
She also asked the public for help as the investigation remains ongoing.
As previously reported, the FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for any information relating to Nancy’s case, while Guthrie and her family are offering $1 million for information that leads to finding her mother.
We hear security protocols have been tightened at NBC recently.
Guthrie is bravely looking ahead on the work front.

As Nancy’s case remains ongoing, Guthrie is continuing to forge ahead with work.Instagram/savannahguthrie

She announced Monday that she will be hosting a new game show based around “Wordle” and executive produced by Jimmy Fallon (pictured above).TODAY
She announced on Monday’s episode of “Today” that she will host a new “Wordle” game show alongside the project’s executive producer, Jimmy Fallon.
“I’m so happy it’s you — we were looking for the perfect host for this,” Fallon gushed. “We needed someone who looks like they play Wordle, someone who knows how to run a show. We did the pilot, and you were amazing.”
Guthrie admitted in an interview, per the New York Times, that Wordle had been a point of connection between her and her mother.
“It’s strange to get up and do the ‘Today’ show every day, and it’s strange to say that I’m going to do a game show when your heart is broken,” she said. “Nothing about that has changed, and it’s not easy. But I’m determined to put one foot in front of the other. And this is a joyous thing.”
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