TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has revealed Savannah Guthrie’s whereabouts after the star doesn’t turn up for the day.

On Thursday’s episode of the morning show, Savannah was nowhere to be seen.

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Today’s Hoda Kotb confirmed that Savannah was out on ThursdayCredit: Getty Images

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She added that Savannah was feeling under the weather and would likely return FridayCredit: NBC
Hoda mentioned that Savannah was off for the day.

She added that Savannah was feeling “under the weather,” but should be back by Friday.

She was joined by anchor Craig Melvin instead.

The pair discussed the Barbie movie beating sales records.

However, she didn’t say what kind of illness Savannah might be suffering from.

Savannah was also missing on Wednesday.

Craig had replaced her spot that day as well.

The anchors have had sort of a revolving door of absences lately, with Craig previously out on vacation.

Sheinelle Jones replaced Craig during his previous days off.

HODA PHONE

Meanwhile, Hoda celebrated her birthday last week by Facetiming on-air with her co-host amid her absence from the show.

The Today Show host has taken a few days off to ring in her 59th birthday on Wednesday while surrounded by family.

During the August 9th airing, her co-host Jenna Bush Hager, 41, insinuated on video calling Hoda live – but not without a quick story first.

Jenna said she had bought dinner for Hoda and her family at a restaurant the night before, but Hoda left before the dessert (equipped with a candle) even came out.

Despite the situation, Hoda joyfully picked up the Facetime call, which showed her happily enjoying some family time at her home.

The Today host had her wireless headphones in as she said hello to viewers and panned the camera to show her mom, sister, brother, sister-in-law, and daughters: Haley, six, and Hope, four.

Hoda showed the birthday decorations throughout her house, which included a bundle of balloons and a table runner.

She also showed her leftover breakfast, which Hoda said was a “surprise” that was brought to her room.

Her daughter Haley adorably tried to get some air-time in the Facetime call as she kept putting her hand by her mom’s head and talking near the camera.

Hoda brought up the dinner Jenna had bought for them the night prior, joking: “We had the best dinner on you, sorry about the bill, take out a loan! It was awesome!”

Hoda panned the camera to show her home and family once more as her fellow Today hosts wished her a happy birthday.

MYSTERY SOLVED

Earlier this week, Hoda revealed where she had been after her sudden show absence.

The anchor took to Instagram to share a series of photos that gave fans a peek at what she’d been up to.

She was busy taking some time out for herself ahead of what she had planned for a big birthday celebration.

In one snap, Hoda was at a table surrounded by friends and family as they enjoyed the meal Jenna had paid for.

Hoda captioned the photo: “@jennabhager thx for the delicious pre-bday meal! My family loved it— and YOU!!”

She also shared a photo of herself watching the Women’s World Cup with her kids over the weekend.

HODA’S NEW PROJECT

Before being absent from Today, Hoda announced a major career move on the show.

The 59-year-old got emotional while sharing the news with fans as her upcoming project was inspired by her youngest daughter, Hope.

During Wednesday’s broadcast of Today, Hoda revealed she has a new children’s book coming out.

The picture book, titled Hope is a Rainbow, comes out in March 2024.

Hoda shared: “A few years back, I wrote the book, I’ve Loved You Since Forever, and it was inspired by the birth of my daughter Haley.

“So, I’m bursting because I have a book coming out next March, and it’s inspired by my youngest daughter, Hope.”

She explained that the book is about “really looking for hope all around” yourself.

After showing the bright cover of Hoda’s upcoming release, Savannah Guthrie, 51, asked her co-star to tell a bit more about the story and how it came to be.

Hoda said: “It was based on my daughter, who, of course, I had dreamt of her and hoped for her, and her name just fell in.

“And she just reminds me that hope is around every corner. No matter what you go through, no matter what hardship you endure.”

She added that she’d actually written the book before Hope got sick a few months ago, before adding that her daughter’s “on the mend” now.

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Savannah was out the previous day as well likely due to the same illnessCredit: NBC

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Craig Melvin stepped in to take Savannah’s placeCredit: Getty Images

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Previously, Craig had been on vacation and was replaced by Sheinelle Jones