Savannah Guthrie’s Surprising Absence from the “Today” Show

This morning, fans of the beloved “Today” Show were met with a surprise when co-host Savannah Guthrie was noticeably absent from the show. While her absence was briefly explained by co-host Hoda Kotb, it was Craig Melvin who stepped in to fill Guthrie’s shoes. Curious fans were left wondering, where was Guthrie?

As it turns out, Guthrie had a compelling reason for her absence – she was on a book tour for her latest work titled “Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere.” Just the day before, she even had a book tour stop in Texas, where former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush showed their support. Quite an impressive start to a book tour, wouldn’t you agree?

However, not all fans of the “Today” Show were thrilled about Guthrie’s book tour. Their discontent stemmed from an interview that aired before she left for her tour. In the interview, Guthrie spoke with singer and actress Kelly Rowland about her upcoming Netflix film titled “Mea Cupla.” But the interview took an unexpected turn.

During their conversation, Guthrie brought up Rowland’s close friend, the talented Beyoncé, who happens to be a former member of the girl group Destiny’s Child alongside Rowland. Fans felt that it was disrespectful for Guthrie to focus on Beyoncé instead of giving Rowland the spotlight to discuss her own work. One fan took to social media, expressing their frustration, stating, “Asking Kelly about Beyoncé every time she’s on your show is very disrespectful.”

Fans were further frustrated when Guthrie persisted in trying to obtain more information about Beyoncé. The interview left many feeling like Guthrie was prying into Rowland’s personal life rather than focusing on her career and the film she was promoting.

Whether or not Guthrie’s questions were truly disrespectful is still up for debate. However, it’s clear that many loyal viewers of the “Today” Show were not happy with how the interview was conducted. This incident has sparked conversations about interview etiquette and the importance of respecting an interviewee’s boundaries.

Although Guthrie’s absence from the show may not directly relate to the interview backlash, it’s evident that her actions have had an impact on devoted viewers of the “Today” Show. As fans eagerly await her return, we wonder how the show will address the controversy and move forward.