Savannah Guthrie Gives Fans Health Update After Vocal Cord Surgery As She’s Noticeably Absent From ‘Today’ Show

“Today” is a co-hosted showSavannah Guthriehas given fans a health update after taking time off from the popular morning show to undergo surgery on her music.

The 54-year-old revealed on a recent episode of “Today” that she will go under the knife in early 2026 and then be away from NBC’s Manhattan studios for “a few weeks” while she recovers at home.

Now, Guthrie has assured fans that he’s “fine” following the surgery—though he can’t talk just yet.

The TV personality and mother of two—who celebrated her 54th birthday on Dec. 27—took to Instagram to reassure “Today” viewers that she’s on the mend, sharing a photo of herself holding a small white sign, which read: “Great! Thanks for the prayers and love!”

She captioned it with a smile while holding the register, “see you soon.”

Guthrie announced the news of his surgery on December 19, telling fans that he would be back soon, adding that the procedure was “no big, big deal.”

“Some of you noticed that my voice was very scratchy and started to crack a little, I’ve found out what it is,” he explained to the viewers.

“I have vocal nodules, and I have a polyp. It’s not a big, big deal, but I’m going to have to have surgery in the new year and be gone for a few weeks, so this is my last day for a while.”

He went on to express his relief that the long-standing problem had finally been discovered, and he even thought it meant surgery, revealing: “This has been going on for years, honestly, for a solution…”

Guthrie revealed that some viewers have expressed concern about her tone, adding that they think she has “the coldest head in the world.”

However, there is one major drawback for the on-air host—he won’t be able to speak for weeks after the procedure, although he jokes that this might be a welcome gift to his family.

“Totally quiet. Christmas is coming early for my family!” he said with a laugh.

Guthrie also had a helpful hand in his teammate’s situationSheinelle Joneswho revealed that he had undergone the same surgery in the past—noting that there are many benefits to the recovery period.

“The silver lining is that you have permission to be quiet. It’s quiet in the house, the kids will want to help you. Many adults have done it, maybe you’ll go out singing, I don’t know,Celine Dion,” Jones said.

Guthrie joked, “Well, you know, it’s really funny, I used to sing. I can’t sing and I can’t talk. Now who knows, the tour is happening in 2026.”

Guthrie will recover from her surgery at her $11 million Brooklyn townhouse, where she lived with her husband,Michael Feldmanand their children,Shut upagainCharliefrom 2023.

According to records, Feldman and Guthrie shelled out $11.35 million for their 4,500-square-foot, six-bedroom, four-bathroom home.

The family moved into this huge house after downsizing their apartment in Tribeca because they “had a vision and a dream to live in a townhouse.”

Guthrie previously shared the vibe of his townhouse while showing off his giant Christmas tree.

Her tree had unique decorations, including one shaped like a bag of Doritos, another shaped like a can of caviar, and the word “Swiftie.”

There were also baubles like portraits of the Guthrie family.

The tall tree had a twinkling star and drew attention to her spacious living room, with bookcases and high ceilings.

Fans rushed to the comments section and praised the TV anchor for her beautiful tree and sentimental decorations, with one social media user calling the compost a “memory tree,” while another praised it as “very beautiful.”

Guthrie previously lifted the lid on his upbringing in the Arizona city of Tucson, when he invited the morning show’s cameras to join him on a tour of his favorite places in the desert.

Guthrie, who graduated from the University of Arizona, introduced fans to his favorite restaurant and sorority house, before visiting his mother,Nancystill lives in the same house where the reporter grew up.

Before the segment aired, Guthrie revealed the importance of his trip—and his desire to see more of the places in Tucson that helped him become the person he is today.

He hoped locals would see the air ride as a touching tribute to their community, he explained to Tucson.com.

“It’s going to be a sweet love letter to Tucson. That’s definitely the goal,” he said.

First on that love letter journey? Getting his favorite Mexican food at the local restaurant Old Pueblo, which he jokes is his “No. 1 priority” whenever he visits home.

The segment, which was filmed on October 17 and took about eight hours to complete, saw Guthrie travel to Tucson and fill his days with several activities, including visiting his mother, who he said was “really beautiful.”