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

This morning, fans of the “Today” Show were surprised when co-host Savannah Guthrie was noticeably absent. Although co-host Hoda Kotb briefly explained Guthrie’s absence, Craig Melvin filled in for her on the show. But where was Guthrie?

Guthrie’s Book Tour

It turns out that Guthrie was on a book tour for her latest work, Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere. Just the day before, she had stopped in Texas, where former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush showed up to support her. Quite the start to a book tour, right?

Controversial Interview with Kelly Rowland

However, fans were not thrilled about Guthrie’s book tour. Their dissatisfaction stemmed from an interview that aired on Thursday, right before she embarked on her tour. During this segment, Guthrie interviewed singer and actress Kelly Rowland about her upcoming Netflix film, Mea Culpa. But the conversation wasn’t just about the movie.

During the interview, Guthrie brought up another celebrity, Beyoncé, who is Rowland’s close friend and a former member of Destiny’s Child alongside Rowland. Fans felt it was disrespectful to ask Rowland about her friend during an interview focused on her own work. One fan expressed their frustration on social media, stating, “Very disrespectful to ask… [Rowland] about Beyoncé every freaking time she comes on your show.”

Fans were further frustrated by Guthrie’s insistence on getting more information about Beyoncé. Many felt Guthrie was prying into Rowland’s personal life instead of focusing on her career and the film she was promoting.

Fan Reactions and Debate

Whether or not Guthrie’s questions were disrespectful is still up for debate. However, it’s clear that many “Today” Show fans were unhappy with the interview’s direction. The incident has sparked conversations about interview etiquette and the importance of respecting the interviewee’s boundaries.

Moving Forward

Guthrie’s absence from the show may be unrelated to the interview backlash, but her actions have impacted the show’s dedicated viewers. As fans eagerly await her return, it remains to be seen how the “Today” Show will address the controversy and move forward.

In the meantime, watch the video below to see the full interview for yourself and decide whether or not Guthrie’s questions were disrespectful.