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Savannah Guthrie 'afraid' of giving too much away ahead of upcoming shake-up to Today Show

The NBC star has been co-hosting Today for over a decade


Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb look concerned on Today
Hanna Fillingham
US Managing Editor
On 25 October 2023
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Savannah Guthrie is gearing up for a fun shake-up at work next week, which will see the entire Today Show cast arrive to work on Tuesday dressed in full Halloween costume.

The annual tradition is something the cast of the show look forward to every year, and Savannah and her colleagues already know exactly what they will be dressing up as. 

However, the mother-of-two is determined not to give anything away ahead of time, despite her temptation on the live news show. 

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Discussing Halloween and their upcoming special episode on October 31, Savannah told viewers: "We always go out, out on this show. Our costume reveal will be next Tuesday." 

Hoda Kotb interjected: "We should give clues!" to which Savannah replied: "I'm so afraid I'm going to blurt it out!" 

hoda kotb savannah guthrie halloween© Photo: Instagram
Savannah Guthrie with Hoda Kotb last Halloween

The anchors confirmed that they would give away some clues on Monday, with viewers sharing their delight on social media. 

Last year, Savannah and Hoda teamed up as a duo for their work Halloween costumes, dressing up as Cirque du Soleil performers. 

Savannah as a Cirque du Soleil performer during the 2022 Halloween show© NBC
Savannah as a Cirque du Soleil performer during the 2022 Halloween show

They both wore matching sheer leotards and even showcased their circus skills during the special show, much to the delight of fans! Photos from their big moment were shared on the program's official Instagram account, and comments included: "These are fantastic costumes!" and "What an amazing show!" 

Craig Melvin, meanwhile, dressed up as Muhammed Ali, while Sheinelle Jones wowed as a Las Vegas showgirl. 

The Today Show stars all dressed up in the NBC studio in 2022© NBC
The Today Show stars all dressed up in the NBC studio in 2022

Al Roker transformed into Sammy Davis Jr., and Carson Daly and Dylan Dreyer doubled up as David Copperfield and his assistant. Jenna Bush Hager dressed up as Celine Dion, while Willie Geist became Elvis Presley. 

Peter Alexander and Kristen Welker also stole the show, becoming Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck on their wedding day. 

Savannah has had a lot of fun getting dressed up for Halloween over the years© Jim Spellman
Savannah has had a lot of fun getting dressed up for Halloween over the years

Savannah has been working on the Today Show for 12 years, and has been co-hosting alongside Hoda since 2017. The pair are both working moms and often take comfort from each other during work hours too as they balance looking after their young children and hosting a busy morning news show. 

Chatting about the support system she has with Savannah in an interview with Good Housekeeping earlier in the year, Hoda explained: "I have some nights where I really messed up and I know I did. And I come in the next morning [thinking], I feel terrible for what I did. What was I thinking? Why did I think that was going to work? They went to bed crying. Like, I don't want that to be me. But then I talk to Savannah. She'll say, 'That was my Wednesday,' it makes you feel less alone." 

Hoda joined Savannah on the show after Matt Lauer was fired. In 2022, Savannah discussed her working partnership with Hoda during a celebration for the show at The Paley Center. 

Discussing the moment Hoda replaced Matt, she said: "All I know was in that moment, it felt like I could drown if Hoda hadn't reached down and grabbed my hand." 

She added: "I will always say she saved the show full stop. And holding hands with her and being like, 'We're going to do this together,' meant everything to me. I don't think I had the confidence by myself."

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