TODAY’S Savannah Guthrie has missed her duties on the morning show as she focuses on a new gig.
The news anchor didn’t appear at the news desk on Tuesday, leaving her co-hosts, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin, to hold down the fort.
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Savannah Guthrie was missing from Tuesday’s show, leaving Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin to take overCredit: NBC
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They explained that Savannah was in Paris, France, covering the countdown to the 2024 Olympic GamesCredit: Splash
Viewers immediately noticed Savannah’s absence from her usual seat on the broadcast at the show’s start.
However, Hoda quickly let fans know of her co-host’s whereabouts, explaining that she is in Paris on assignment.
“Savannah will join us from Paris tomorrow because, of course, we’ve got the countdown to the Olympics,” the 58-year-old said, referring to the 2024 Olympic Games.
Later during the show, Craig, 44, again mentioned Savannah’s absence, urging fans not to “feel bad for her.”
“By the way, Savannah’s missing this morning. Don’t feel bad for her though. We’re sure that Savannah Guthrie is having plenty of her own fun in Paris,” the Today host explained.
He echoed Hoda’s comment earlier that she would be broadcasting from the location on Wednesday and Thursday to cover the countdown.
SAVANNAH’S OUT
Savannah announced her new assignment away from the studio last week, to which her co-hosts admitted they were “jealous” she was selected to do the job.
“We’re kind of jealous, Craig and I,” Hoda confessed.
“To quote the Pointer Sisters, ‘I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it,'” Savannah replied.
She further explained her duties: “We are going to bring y’all a behind-the-scenes look at how France and Paris are preparing.
“We’ll take you inside some of the country’s most iconic landmarks. We’ll be joined live by some team USA hopefuls; some names you know and some names you need to know.”
An envious Hoda exclaimed: “Oh, fun!”
The 51-year-old anchor told viewers: “Don’t miss it next Wednesday and Thursday mornings here on Today.”
She then teased: “Guys, I will investigate different rosés,” prompting a perturbed Craig to state: “Of course.”
Savannah continued: “We’re going to check out the French Open with John McEnroe.”
Now teeming with jealousy, Craig yelled: “Oh my God!”
Savannah gave her co-host a self-satisfied grin and replied: “Guys, it’s going to be lit!”
Craig jokingly questioned: “Are you coming back?” before Hoda stated: “She’ll be like, ‘I’ll stay here.'”
NEW HOSTING GIG
Paris isn’t the only special assignment on Savannah’s horizon, as NBC executives recently tapped Savannah and Hoda to host an inspiring special outside their daily morning show.
Today host Carson Daly divulged that his co-stars Savannah and Hoda would soon be anchoring a primetime NBC special dedicated to celebrities being honored for their good deeds.
Carson, 49, reported the news during his daily segment, Pop Start.
He explained that the TV network recently announced the honorees that made NBC’s Inspiring America: The Inspiration List for 2023.
“Savannah and Hoda, alongside Lester Holt [of] Nightly News, are gonna be hosting a primetime special, 10 extraordinary people making an impact in their communities,” The Voice host outlined.
Every day people making a difference in the world have also been included in the list alongside the A-listers.
The big names that are set to be tributed are country star Reba McEntire, 68, NBA icon LeBron James, 38, and Hollywood actress Eva Longoria, 48.
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Savannah revealed last week that she was going to Paris for the assignmentCredit: Today
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Her co-hosts admitted that they were ‘jealous’ of Savannah for getting to go on the tripCredit: Today
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Savannah and Hoda were recently chosen by NBC executives to host a new primetime special on the network
