Savannah Guthrie Skips 'Today' Amid Backlash Over Kelly Rowland Interview

Where's Savannah Guthrie? Fans Notice Her Absence

It’s Monday, February 19, and Savannah Guthrie’s chair at the Today show desk is noticeably empty. Now, before you start jumping to conclusions, let me break it down for you. Savannah wasn’t there last Friday, February 16, either. And guess what? This has left her fans scratching their heads, wondering what’s going on in her world.

Here's the thing: her absence comes right after a pretty awkward moment with Kelly Rowland. If you remember, Savannah sat down with Kelly for an interview on February 15 to talk about her new Netflix film, Mea Culpa. But instead of diving into Kelly’s project, Savannah steered the conversation toward Beyoncé. Let’s just say it didn’t sit well with a lot of people.

What Happened During the Kelly Rowland Interview?

Picture this: Savannah, 52, is sitting across from Kelly Rowland, 43, who’s promoting her new film. Savannah, ever the curious journalist, decides to bring up Beyoncé. She asks, “What do you think about your friend Beyoncé? She’s like your sister—you guys literally grew up together—and she’s stepping into country music.”

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Kelly, always the gracious one, replied, “I’m so proud of her.” That was it. No drama, no extra details. But Savannah wasn’t done. She tried again, asking, “I know, but were you surprised and what do you think about it?” Kelly kept it simple: “I’m so proud of her. So happy for her.”

Twitter Reacts: Fans Aren't Happy

Social media lit up after that interview aired. People were quick to point out the awkwardness. One person on X wrote, “Very disrespectful to ask as accomplished an entertainer as @KELLYROWLAND about Beyoncé every freaking time she comes on your show.”

Another chimed in, “Please stop asking @KELLYROWLAND about the choices @Beyonce makes. Kelly has her own beautiful gifts, talents, and projects that should be celebrated.”

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A third person added, “Will y’all PLEASE quit asking @KELLYROWLAND about Beyoncé? She’s clearly there to promote her endeavors!”

Savannah's Book Tour: The Real Reason Behind Her Absence

Now, here’s the kicker: the backlash isn’t why Savannah’s been missing from Today. She’s actually on a whirlwind book tour for her latest project, Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere. This book is a collection of faith-based personal essays, and Savannah’s hitting the road to promote it in cities all across the U.S.

On February 15, Savannah opened up during an emotional interview at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Texas. She got teary-eyed while talking about her late father. Charlotte Jones, who conducted the interview, asked, “You lost your father when you were 16, and I know that was very traumatic. Do you mind taking us back?”

Savannah responded, her voice filled with emotion, “Yeah, my father was a larger-than-life, amazing—I can’t believe you’re making me cry, I haven’t cried about this in a long time—deeply faithful man.” She added, laughing through her tears, “I can’t believe I’m crying. Darn you, Charlotte, you should be a Today show host!”