SURPRISE TWIST On Today As NBC Makes OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Explaining Why Savannah Guthrie Remains Absent While Familiar Face Joins Hoda Kotb And Craig Melvin
SURPRISE TWIST On Today As NBC Makes OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Explaining Why Savannah Guthrie Remains Absent While Familiar Face Joins Hoda Kotb And Craig Melvin
SAVANNAH Guthrie has continued her week off-air, missing Wednesday’s episode of Today.
However, she was replaced by a familiar face at the morning show desk.
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Savannah Guthrie has been absent this week from the Today ShowCredit: Getty
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She was replaced on Wednesday by Tom Llamas, who sat with Today co-hosts Craig Melvin and Hoda KotbCredit: Getty
Tom Llamas filled in, alongside Today regulars Craig Melvin and Hoda Kotb.
Craig filled in for Savannah on Monday and Wednesday, instead of being the third anchor at the desk.
That job went to Tom on Wednesday.
He joined Hoda, 58, and Craig, 43, about half an hour into the program.
Tom hosts Top Story with Tom Llamas, and serves as a substitute host for the morning show.
Savannah is taking the week off for a vacation with her family.
GUTHRIE GONE
Opening Monday’s broadcast with Craig by her side, Hoda wore a bright yellow blazer as she addressed Savannah’s absence.
“Well good morning, good morning! Good to see you, welcome back and thank you for joining us,” she told viewers.
“It’s a Monday and Savannah is enjoying a well-deserved vacation, she’s taken the week off with her family,” Hoda then revealed.
Father-of-two Craig looked more than comfortable being in the hot seat and was dressed in a smart pale blue shirt, striped tie, and navy blue blazer.
Savannah, 51, hasn’t posted on Instagram since last week so it’s unsure where she is enjoying her holiday, but no doubt she is having a lovely time with her husband Michael Feldman, and their two children, Valerie and Charles.
WHERE’S CRAIG?
Savannah wasn’t the only host who missed an episode this week. Craig was absent on Tuesday but was replaced by a familiar face at the news desk.
Willie Geist filled in for him on Tuesday and sat next to Hoda.
He is the weekend anchor and fills in on weekdays when needed.
It was not clear where Craig was, but he returned on Wednesday.
A third host did not join Hoda and Willie at the desk on Tuesday.
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Tom joined the desk about 30 minutes into the showCredit: NBC
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Savannah is currently on vacation with her family, as seen in this Christmastime Instagram postCredit: Instagram/@savannahguthrie
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Tom hosts Top Story With Tom Llamas and serves as a fill-in host on Today
