Savannah Guthrie, NBC Agree to Extension
NBC News locked in a win for its morning franchise by renewing Savannah Guthrie’s contract, keeping her as the Today show’s co-anchor despite broader talent trimming in the streaming era. The program remains dominant against rivals, attracting roughly 3 million viewers in its first two hours and generating substantial ad revenue, while Guthrie continues to anchor major live coverage and upcoming NBC projects. The move comes amid industry speculation about her future following a personal family tragedy, underscoring her centrality to NBC’s news strategy. Forward plans include hosting a Wordle-based game show and co-hosting Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade coverage. Momentum suggests NBC is betting on Guthrie’s leadership to sustain Today’s position in a shifting media landscape.
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NBC News renewed Savannah Guthrie’s contract, keeping her in the flagship morning chair at Today, with NBC declining to disclose the length of the extension.
Today remains the network’s top morning program, outperforming ABC’s Good Morning America and CBS Mornings, and draws about 3 million viewers in the first two hours while contributing more than $300 million annually in ad revenue for the weekday block.
Guthrie, who is 54, began at NBC in 2011 and has been a central figure through major news events, even as she navigates public attention stemming from her mother Nancy’s disappearance this year.
Industry chatter had circulated about whether she would stay with Today, but the renewal signals NBC’s intent to rely on her leadership during continuing coverage of significant stories.
In addition to her on-air duties, Guthrie is slated to host NBC’s Wordle-based game show and co-host NBC’s coverage of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, extending her visibility beyond the morning program.