Savannah Guthrie has pulled out of hosting NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics opening ceremonies, “as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time," the network confirmed Tuesday to the Associated Press.
"Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother. We will share additional information about our Opening Ceremony coverage plans soon," NBC additionally told People magazine.
Guthrie, host of NBC's "Today" show, was scheduled to co-anchor the network's opening ceremonies coverage Friday from Milan, Italy.
Savannah Guthrie
She was not on air Monday or Tuesday on the "Today" show, as investigators continue to search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, whom Pima County Sheriff's Department investigators believe was abducted from her Tucson home overnight Saturday or early Sunday.
"Please pray," Savannah Guthrie asked on social media Monday.
Savannah Guthrie was raised in Tucson and is a University of Arizona graduate. She was in Tucson late last year and filmed segments introducing "Today" show viewers to her hometown.
