Savannah Guthrie, the anchor of the TODAY Show, has been through a challenging year, marked by the disappearance of her mother, Nancy. The search for Nancy, who was reported missing on February 1st, has been ongoing for nearly 100 days. Amidst this difficult time, Guthrie has found solace in her work and a new project that brings her joy. She is set to host a new game show based on the viral word game Wordle, produced by NBC and The New York Times. This announcement comes as a ray of light in an otherwise dark period for Guthrie.
Guthrie's involvement in the show is a testament to her resilience and determination. She has been working on this project for two and a half years, and the pilot was filmed last year. The show will begin filming in Manchester, England, over the summer, and Guthrie expressed her gratitude to NBC, Jimmy Fallon, and The New York Times for their support during this time. She shared, 'I just want to say a quick thank you to NBC and to Jimmy and his production company and The New York Times and the studio, Universal. Because when everything happened with me and my family, they just stopped everything and said, 'We'll wait for you'.'
Guthrie's ability to balance her personal struggles with her professional commitments is admirable. She noted, 'Everything is strange right now. It's strange to get up and do the 'Today' show every day, and it's strange to say that I'm going to do a game show when your heart is broken.' Despite the challenges, she remains committed to her work and is determined to move forward. 'I'm determined to put one foot in front of the other,' she said. 'And this is a joyous thing.'
The game show, hosted by Guthrie and executive produced by Jimmy Fallon, will bring the popular word game to a wider audience. Fallon praised Guthrie's skills, stating, 'Savannah has that rare combination of intelligence, charm, and warmth that makes everyone feel instantly welcome. And she obviously knows how to host a show. I am super proud and happy and I think we developed a solid gamer for prime-time.'
Guthrie's new venture is a welcome distraction from her personal troubles and a testament to her ability to find joy in her work. As she continues to navigate the challenges of her personal life, her professional achievements provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment. The game show's development and upcoming release are a positive step for Guthrie, offering a new project to focus on and a chance to bring happiness to her audience.
