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“BEYOND THE BROADCAST. 📺💔 As the search for Savannah Guthrie’s family continues, Craig Melvin is proving that friendship goes far deeper than the studio lights. Choosing to step away from the headlines to offer his unwavering support, Craig’s gesture has touched the hearts of millions. In a world of constant noise, his silence speaks volumes. It’s a testament to a bond that refuses to let a colleague walk through the fire alone. We stand with Savannah, and we applaud the kindness that reminds us we are human first, and professionals second. 🕊️

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Craig Melvin Steps Back From Olympic Coverage to Stand With Savannah Guthrie During a Family Crisis, Choosing Presence and Compassion Over the Spotlight as Worry and Hope Collide 😔🙏

The Today co-host will stay stateside as NBC reshuffles its Olympics coverage while the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, continues

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Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin on Today.Credit : Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty

Craig Melvin will no longer travel to Milan for NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage as the search continues for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, PEOPLE confirms.

The Today co-host will not be part of the network’s on-site Olympics coverage and will instead remain stateside, NBC announced on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Melvin had been scheduled to host Olympic Late Night from Milan from Feb. 7 through Feb. 9.

NBC confirmed that Ahmed Fareed, who was already slated to serve as a daytime host in Milan for a portion of the Games, will now host Olympic Late Night in Melvin’s place.

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Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on the 'Today' set in 2023

Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie, on the ‘Today’ set in 2023.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty
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The change comes amid the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy. Melvin addressed the situation during Monday morning’s broadcast.

“We want to get right to what is a deeply personal story for us,” he said on air. “Nancy Guthrie, Savannah’s beloved mother, has been reported missing in Arizona.”

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On Wednesday, Melvin shared that the Guthrie family has received an outpouring of support in recent days.

“Over the last few days, people have come out of the woodwork,” he said, noting that many have reached out to say they are praying for the family. He added that the messages are something “Savannah and the family needs to hear.”

Melvin also reflected on a message that has resonated with him during the difficult time.

“My pastor used to have this saying years ago,” he said. “He’s like, it’s easy to be faithful when things are going well in your life. It’s easy to be faithful when you’re at the mountaintop, but the God of the mountain is the God of the valley.”

The day before NBC announced Melvin’s change in plans, PEOPLE confirmed that Guthrie would no longer go to the Olympics, where she was scheduled to host the opening ceremony and report live from the Today show set in Milan.

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The network announced that Mary Carillo will take Guthrie’s place and join Terry Gannon in Milan to host NBC’s opening ceremony coverage.

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“Our hearts go out to Savannah and the entire Guthrie family. They continue to have our full support,” said Molly Solomon, executive producer and president of NBC Olympics Production, in a statement on Feb. 4.

Authorities have said they currently have no suspects as the search for Nancy continues.

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“We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a new interview with NBC’s Liz Kreutz that aired on Today on Feb. 4. “She’s present. She’s alive, and we want to save her.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.

Craig Melvin Visited Savannah Guthrie's Mom In ArizonaThe decision for Craig Melvin to remain in New York underscores the profound bond shared by the Today show team, prioritizing family and emotional support over one of the year’s largest broadcasting events. While the Winter Olympics in Milan represent a career pinnacle for many journalists, the consensus at NBC appears to be one of unwavering loyalty to Guthrie during her “God of the valley” moment. This reshuffling of the hosting roster—moving Ahmed Fareed into the late-night slot and Mary Carillo to the opening ceremony—ensures that the technical demands of the Games are met while allowing the core morning team to stand vigil. As the search in Arizona intensifies, the empty seats in Milan serve as a somber reminder of the real-world stakes facing the NBC family, with viewers and colleagues alike holding onto hope for a positive breakthrough in Pima County.

THE END OF HOPE: THE FINAL DISCOVERY 🕊️💔 **”A NATION’S HEART BREAKS WITH SAVANNAH. The hope that sustained us for weeks has officially vanished, replaced by a grief so profound it has brought the world of broadcast news to a standstill. Today, February 15, 2026, the Tucson Police Department delivered the final, devastating update we all feared: the search for Nancy Guthrie has reached its tragic conclusion. In a broadcast that will be remembered for years, Savannah Guthrie appeared live, unable to hold back the tears as she shared the news that her mother would not be coming home. Her raw, trembling voice transformed this investigation into a visceral lesson in loss and the fragility of life. Forensic evidence discovered in the remote Arizona desert led authorities to the final location, shifting this mission from a rescue to a criminal pursuit for justice. Savannah’s courage in this moment is nothing short of heroic. You won’t believe the heartbreaking final message she shared about the last time she spoke to her mother—a detail so personal it has left even veteran reporters in tears. Before the family requests privacy, you need to see the Full Live Transcript and the Digital Memorial Tribute below. The desert has given up its secrets, but the cost has been far too high. Full details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.
THE END OF HOPE: THE FINAL DISCOVERY 🕊️💔 **”A NATION’S HEART BREAKS WITH SAVANNAH. The hope that sustained us for weeks has officially vanished, replaced by a grief so profound it has brought the world of broadcast news to a standstill. Today, February 15, 2026, the Tucson Police Department delivered the final, devastating update we all feared: the search for Nancy Guthrie has reached its tragic conclusion. In a broadcast that will be remembered for years, Savannah Guthrie appeared live, unable to hold back the tears as she shared the news that her mother would not be coming home. Her raw, trembling voice transformed this investigation into a visceral lesson in loss and the fragility of life. Forensic evidence discovered in the remote Arizona desert led authorities to the final location, shifting this mission from a rescue to a criminal pursuit for justice. Savannah’s courage in this moment is nothing short of heroic. You won’t believe the heartbreaking final message she shared about the last time she spoke to her mother—a detail so personal it has left even veteran reporters in tears. Before the family requests privacy, you need to see the Full Live Transcript and the Digital Memorial Tribute below. The desert has given up its secrets, but the cost has been far too high. Full details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.

THE SEARCH IS OVER: SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BREAKS DOWN LIVE AS POLICE DELIVER THE F!NAL, HEARTBREAKING UPDATE IN HER…

**”A DAUGHTER’S WORST NIGHTMARE. 🚨🕯️ The world of broadcast news came to a standstill today as Savannah Guthrie delivered the final, heartbreaking update on her mother’s disappearance. Live on air, with a voice trembling from a grief too profound for words, Savannah confirmed that Nancy Guthrie has been found in the outskirts of the Arizona desert. What was once a high-profile search is now a pursuit for criminal justice. The grace Savannah has shown in the face of this ‘Final Discovery’ is nothing short of heroic, but the cost of the truth has been devastating. Even veteran reporters were left in tears by the personal details Savannah shared about their final moments together. Find the full details of the investigation and join the community in honoring Nancy’s memory in the comments below.
**”A DAUGHTER’S WORST NIGHTMARE. 🚨🕯️ The world of broadcast news came to a standstill today as Savannah Guthrie delivered the final, heartbreaking update on her mother’s disappearance. Live on air, with a voice trembling from a grief too profound for words, Savannah confirmed that Nancy Guthrie has been found in the outskirts of the Arizona desert. What was once a high-profile search is now a pursuit for criminal justice. The grace Savannah has shown in the face of this ‘Final Discovery’ is nothing short of heroic, but the cost of the truth has been devastating. Even veteran reporters were left in tears by the personal details Savannah shared about their final moments together. Find the full details of the investigation and join the community in honoring Nancy’s memory in the comments below.

THE SEARCH IS OVER: SAVANNAH GUTHRIE BREAKS DOWN LIVE AS POLICE DELIVER THE F!NAL, HEARTBREAKING UPDATE IN HER…

**”A GLIMMER OF LIGHT ON DAY 4. 🚨💪 Maya Gebala is showing the world what it means to fight. Nurses report that she is now trying to initiate her own breaths and is showing pupil response—small signs that mean everything in this critical hour. The family’s message is simple: One breath at a time. They are seeing the progress they’ve been praying for. She isn’t giving up, and neither are we. Stay with us for the full update on Maya’s condition in the first comment.
**”A GLIMMER OF LIGHT ON DAY 4. 🚨💪 Maya Gebala is showing the world what it means to fight. Nurses report that she is now trying to initiate her own breaths and is showing pupil response—small signs that mean everything in this critical hour. The family’s message is simple: One breath at a time. They are seeing the progress they’ve been praying for. She isn’t giving up, and neither are we. Stay with us for the full update on Maya’s condition in the first comment.

Encouraging Signs on Day 4 of Maya Gebala’s Recovery Journey A hopeful update has emerged on Day 4…

“MORE THAN JUST COLLEAGUES. 📺💔 Putting humanity before the broadcast, Craig Melvin has paused his major career plans to support Savannah Guthrie during her family’s darkest hour. No search for medals, no chasing cameras—just the quiet power of being there. As the agony of the search continues, Craig’s decision serves as a beacon of light, reminding us all that showing up for each other is the most important role we can ever play. True friendship shines brightest in the shadows.
“MORE THAN JUST COLLEAGUES. 📺💔 Putting humanity before the broadcast, Craig Melvin has paused his major career plans to support Savannah Guthrie during her family’s darkest hour. No search for medals, no chasing cameras—just the quiet power of being there. As the agony of the search continues, Craig’s decision serves as a beacon of light, reminding us all that showing up for each other is the most important role we can ever play. True friendship shines brightest in the shadows.

Craig Melvin Steps Back From Olympic Coverage to Stand With Savannah Guthrie During a Family Crisis, Choosing Presence…

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Why Sheriff Chris Nanos ruled out theory Nancy Guthrie’s abduction was burglary gone bad — The One Detail at the Scene That Investigators Say Doesn’t Add Up 🔍 Officials say the evidence left behind tells a very different story than a random break-in. No forced chaos, no rushed exit — just calculated movement. So if it wasn’t a burglary gone wrong… was it something far more deliberate? 👀

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