Savannah Guthrie attends as Dierks Bentley performs on NBC's "Today"

Savannah Guthrie's new dashing Today co-host revealed - where is Hoda Kotb?

Savannah and Hoda have been hosting Today together for five years

US Deputy Editor

May 5, 2023May 5, 2023, 4:50 PM GMT+1

Savannah Guthrie has a new sidekick on Today after jetting to the UK for her latest reporting job without her co-host, Hoda Kotb.

The duo are temporarily separated as Savannah covers the Coronation of His Majesty the King in England.

While they'll likely be missing their on-air chemistry, Savannah has a dashing co-host in the form of Keir Simmons.

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On Friday, Today viewers were treated to a different format to normal as Hoda, 58, explained it was a "split edition" with her in the New York studio and Savannah, 51, in the UK.They initially gave the headlines on a split screen before Keir was introduced.

The English journalist, 51, has been the senior international correspondent for the NBC morning show since December 2018.In addition, he regularly appears on the evening broadcast NBC Nightly News, and fills in as an anchor on MSNBC too.

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It's an exciting time for the mom-of-two who is thrilled to be reporting on the historic royal event. Savannah joined her good friend from rival network ABC, Deborah Roberts, on Wednesday night to fly out of New York City to London, ahead of King Charles' coronation.

Savannah Guthrie and Keir Simmons report from Buckingham Palace

The star shared a photo of herself and Deborah flying in the air, looking delighted as they celebrated Deborah and her husband Al Roker's induction to the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame on their way to the UK.

In the caption, Savannah wrote: "Celebrating from 30,000 feet on our way to London! Congratulations @alroker and @debrobertsabc for your induction into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame!!!!"She is now broadcasting live from the UK's capital on Friday to cover the first of the four-day royal event.

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Hoda only recently returned from New Orleans where she has been on assignment. She's happy for her friend and colleague and addressed her trip on Tuesday's show.

Keir Simmons on the set of Today with Hoda Kotb

"Just days away from the long-awaited coronation of King Charles and I know someone who's heading to London. Savannah Guthrie are you packing your bags?" said Hoda, turning to her co-host. "I'm packing my bags, do you want to come with me?"

Savannah asked Hoda and fellow Today star Craig Melvin. "It's going to be fun," she said. Quizzed by Craig on what she's most excited to do while in London, Savannah said: "I like to go to a pub when I'm there. You put me on the spot and that's the truth," prompting laughter from her co-hosts. "I like to have a burger and a pint. That's the truth."

Savannah Guthrie in the Today studio with her children — Savannah Guthrie is a doting mom to children Vale and Charles

True to her word, Savannah has been posting photos of herself at the pub on Instagram. She's reveling in the British cuisine and documented her delicious-looking feast of fish and chips and a pint too.

While Savannah is looking forward to her trip to London, she will no doubt miss her children, too. The star shares two children, Vale, eight, and Charles, six, with husband Michael Feldman.

Check out more photos of Savannah, Hoda and the Today cast below.

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Savannah Guthrie smiles on the set of Today with her co-host Hoda Kotb — Savannah and Hoda have worked together for five years

Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb in Windsor on the Today Show — Savannah and Hoda previously reported on royal duty together

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Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie on the Toda Show couch — Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie on the Today Show couch

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