Veteran Olympics Broadcaster Mary Carillo to Replace Savannah Guthrie as Co-Host
Mary Carillo, an Olympic veteran with 17 Games covered, replaces Savannah Guthrie who withdrew to support her family amid a suspected abduction of her mother.
- On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, NBC announced Mary Carillo will fill in for Savannah Guthrie, a 'Today' anchor, as co-host of the Milan opening ceremony on Friday, Feb. 6, with Terry Gannon.
- Reportedly, Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday, Jan. 31, and was reported missing on Sunday, Feb. 1, with Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos saying Nancy `was taken` and the FBI involved.
- Joining the broadcast team, Mary Carillo, in her 17th Olympics and 14th with NBCUniversal, will cover her role in Milan as a SportsDesk reporter and co-host with Terry Gannon.
- NBC said it will share additional coverage plans soon as Ahmed Fareed will host Olympic Late Night Feb. 7 to 9, replacing Craig Melvin, who remains in the U.S., and Maria Taylor will host after the Super Bowl.
- Law enforcement is using airplanes, drones, helicopters and search‑and‑rescue dogs as the search entered its fourth day on Wednesday, while TMZ received an alleged ransom note demanding `millions` in Bitcoin and NewsNation published footage showing a trail of blood outside the home.
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Mary Carillo Steps In to Host Olympic Opening Ceremony
Mary Carillo is stepping into one of NBC's highest-profile Olympic roles under unusually somber circumstances. NBC announced that the veteran sportscaster and former pro tennis player will replace Savannah Guthrie as co-host of the opening ceremony for the Milan Olympics, airing Friday, USA Today reports. Guthrie withdrew from Olympic coverage...
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