In December, Savannah Guthrie announced she’d be taking a hiatus from Today to undergo vocal surgery, and fans have been patiently awaiting her return. In a surprise video call to her co-hosts, the mother-of-two revealed not just her return date (next Monday!), but also her brand new voice. Keep reading for more information.
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Savannah Guthrie Debuts New ‘Voice’
It’s been a few weeks since Guthrie underwent vocal surgery to combat the nodules and polyps in her vocal cords, and the recovery process wasn’t easy. She had to be absolutely silent for two full weeks—which is quite a feat when you have two young kids at home.
During a video appearance on the Today show, Guthrie started out with a whiteboard to communicate before tossing it to the side and saying, “You know what, I think it’d be easier for me to just talk!”
Following some cheering from her co-stars, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, Jenna Bush Hager, Sheinelle Jones, and Carson Daly, she spoke a bit more about her recovery. “I am still on vocal rest, but I’m allowed to talk for five to 10 minutes every hour,” she said. “This is my new voice or my old voice, but my new voice.”
While Al Roker thought Guthrie “sounds the same,” Craig Melvin disagreed, saying, “No, it sounds, you sound markedly better!”
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Social Media Reactions
Savannah's surprise video was posted on the Today show Instagram as well, and many fans were quick to share their excitement and well wishes. "So happy you're feeling better!" one fan wrote in the comment section. "Miss you Savannah!"
"So happy for you Savannah, you are beautiful!" said another.
"So happy to see you're doing well, Savannah!" a third person posted. "Keep up the great work!"
"I can't wait for you to be back on the Today show!" one user wrote.
"Get well very soon, Savannah!!" another comment reads. "Looking forward to your returning!"
"So happy surgery/recovery is going well!" a final fan posted.
