Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of NBC’s Today, recently provided fans with a health update following her vocal surgery. In a post shared on January 5, 2026, she confirmed that she underwent surgery to remove vocal nodules and a polyp. Utilizing a dry-erase board given to her by fellow anchor Sheinelle Jones, Guthrie wrote, “All good! Thanks for prayers and love!”
Details of the Surgery
The surgery took place shortly after Guthrie announced her condition on December 19, 2025. She had been experiencing a scratchy and cracking voice, leading to the diagnosis of vocal nodules and a polyp. In her announcement, Guthrie stated, “It’s not a big, big deal, but I am gonna have to have surgery real early in the new year.”
Community Support
After sharing her health update, Guthrie received an outpouring of support from fans and colleagues. Comments on her post expressed eagerness for her return. Fellow anchor Hoda Kotb shared her well-wishes, saying, “Feel better my girl.”
- Fans expressed their hope for Guthrie’s speedy recovery on social media.
- Comments included messages like “I can’t wait to hear that voice again soon” and “Sending healing vibes.”
Impact on Today Show
Guthrie’s absence was noted during the January 5 episode, where Sheinelle Jones co-hosted in her place. This marked the first regular episode without Guthrie due to her medical leave. She had previously appeared on a pre-recorded New Year’s Day episode on January 1, 2026.
Return to Work
As of now, Guthrie’s official return date to NBC’s Today has not been announced. She is expected to take time off for recovery, during which she is advised to remain completely silent.
Reflecting on her surgery, Guthrie expressed hope about the outcome, saying she was “actually really excited about it.” With strong community support and well-wishes, fans optimistically await her full recovery and return to the show.
