This June, NBC’s Today show saw some familiar faces missing from the usual lineup. Savannah Guthrie and Sheinelle Jones were both absent from the shows on June 20th and 21st, with their cohosts confirming that Guthrie was taking some time off.
Guthrie shared a glimpse of her downtime through Instagram, captioning a photo of a coffee cup, wine glass, and bottle of water with Out of the office.
Meanwhile, Sheinelle Jones did not appear on the third hour of Today on Friday. Dylan Dreyer, who was also absent from the Thursday and Friday episodes, made a video appearance while attending the Royal Ascot horse race in England. Covering for this trio during Friday’s first three hours was Saturday Today’s Laura Jarrett, marking her as a notable fill-in guest.
Savannah Guthrie’s Personalized Care
Savannah Guthrie’s absence has been linked to her ongoing commitment to her family. As Craig Melvin noted: It’s her kids’ first day of school, so best of luck to Vale and Charley.
Guthrie herself elaborated further by explaining: You know the reason Hoda? My family’s upstate, and so I’m sticking close to the family and coming to the city less and less.
Dylan Dreyer at Royal Ascot
Dylan Dreyer brought a touch of British flair as she attended the Royal Ascot horse race. Known for her style, Dreyer donned pastel florals against a white background along with a tasteful hat. She shared her excitement on Instagram saying: It’s that time of year when I feel like a royal!
Special Guest Laura Jarrett Steps Up
Replacing three prominent hosts is no small feat, but Laura Jarrett approached it seamlessly. Known for her role as a Saturday Today cohost with Peter Alexander, Jarrett confidently stepped into the spotlight. Born in Chicago in 1983, Jarrett has cultivated an impressive career in journalism while maintaining a balanced approach.
Savannah and Kids Moments
The absences have not just been a matter of personal choice but also because family events are calling more frequently. Earlier this month, Savannah left the show early to attend daughter Vale’s school graduation, much like Jenna Bush Hager who attended her own child’s ceremony.
Family Time at Rockefeller Plaza
Savannah also made sure her daughter had memorable moments interwoven with work. After returning to the show post-graduation event, she brought Vale along for an exclusive treat—watching Meghan Trainor perform at 30 Rockefeller Plaza. It was clearly an experience worthwhile as they danced together to Trainor’s set captured beautifully in their Instagram posts marked as dancing with my girl ?
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