Why did Savannah Guthrie ditch 'Today'? Anchor reveals her whereabouts amid continued absence from show

'Today' host Savannah Guthrie took a break to enjoy family time, attending a Taylor Swift concert in LA with daughter Vale
Savannah Guthrie has taken a break from her duties at the ‘Today’ show (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Savannah Guthrie has taken a break from her duties at the ‘Today’ show (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie has been reportedly missing from the NBC show, and has recently revealed her whereabouts on her Instagram.

The daytime TV anchor has taken a break from her duties at the ‘Today’ show as she’s spending quality time with her family.

On August 8, Guthrie posted a snap of herself and daughter, Vale on Instagram getting ready to have some fun at Taylor Swift’s concert in Los Angeles. The duo had a memorable evening at the concert.


 
 
 
 
 
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Why did Savannah Guthrie ditch ‘Today’?

The ‘Today’ journalist Savannah Guthrie has unveiled her current location on social media posts. The 51-year-old TV host shared that she’s taking a break from the morning show and headed to Los Angeles accompanied by her eight-year-old daughter Vale to attend a Taylor Swift concert.

Taylor Swift is presently engaged in a series of six performances on her Eras Tour in LA, concluding with a show on Wednesday.

Guthrie took to Instagram to share two charming selfies, capturing their excitement for the concert in Taylor Swift-inspired outfits. The caption read, "We are ready for it! @taylorswift."

Later after the concert, Guthrie expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Taylor Swift for an unforgettable evening. In a touching gesture, she conveyed her appreciation for the amazing experience they had at the concert, creating lasting memories.

She captioned the post, “Memories for a lifetime with my beautiful girl. thank you @taylorswift for singing your heart out every single night. feeling so grateful and lucky to have seen this in person with the little girl of my wildest dreams.”


 
 
 
 
 
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Savannah Guthrie’s major career move

Beyond her ‘Today’ show role, Guthrie recently made a surprising revelation about her new venture.

With support from her co-stars, she shared her debut as the cover star for Allrecipes magazine, marking a unique milestone as the magazine's first-ever non-food cover feature.

In a heartwarming announcement on the ‘Today’ plaza, Guthrie was joined by Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Carson Daly as they disclosed the exciting news.

Kotb explained that in honor of its 10-year anniversary, Allrecipes magazine chose Guthrie to grace its cover, where she discusses her culinary journey and shares favorite breakfast recipes enjoyed by her children, Vale and Charley. Her colleagues cheered her on, expressing amazement at her newfound role.

On Instagram, Guthrie delightedly posted snapshots from the magazine and a behind-the-scenes video from the photoshoot, showcasing her enthusiasm for the venture.

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