Savannah Guthrie has returned to Today following a short absence. Teaming up with Craig Melvin to host Friday's show, the mom-of-two quickly revealed that another shakeup had taken place due to illness. Click the video below to see what she had to say about Hoda Kotb's unexpected absence. Until now, both Savannah and Craig had been off on vacation. Earlier this week, Hoda told viewers that "Savannah is enjoying a little time off, Craig as well."
Today has faced several host shake-ups recently with both Hoda and Savannah spending time away from the studio at different points over the past few months. Back in February, Hoda took some time off to care for her youngest daughter, Hope Catherine, who had been in the ICU.
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The mom-of-two, who was away from her role for almost two weeks, returned to Today in early March, explaining that her daughter had been unwell. She also commended Hollywood actress Jamie-Lee Curtis for her incredibly supportive gesture.
During an interview with the Oscar winner on Today, Hoda recalled: "I was opening packages in my apartment last night, all the Amazon stuff that you get and Jamie Lee – I opened a package and inside I saw two teddy bears... that you had given to my girls."
© GettyHoda then revealed the touching note that Jamie had included, it read: "I know it was scary. This is for your girls." In an emotional moment, Hoda continued: "I thought to myself, 'In the middle of her shining moment in her life [winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar], she is sending something to me and my kids.'"
Meanwhile, Savannah has also had to temporarily step away from the hosting desk recently, with replacements Craig and Sheinelle assuring viewers earlier this month that she was simply "on assignment". It was later revealed that the 51-year-old had been busy interviewing Virginia teacher Abigail Zwerner, who was shot by one of her six-year-old students in January.
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