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It was a \u201csad\u201d and uncomfortable AF day at Today this week when NBC covered the latest updates in Nancy Guthrie\u2018s case!<\/p>\n
As Perezcious readers know, Savannah was teary-eyed on TV this week after her colleagues shared new details about ransom notes received after her mom\u2019s disappearance. The journalist didn\u2019t offer commentary on the reporting, but begged for someone to speak up with answers about what happened to the 84-year-old. It was deeply emotional \u2014 but a moment TV execs were hoping wouldn\u2019t happen!<\/p>\n
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First, a source told Page Six on Tuesday of the vibe on set:<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a sad day. \u2026 A lot of people at Today are affected by it. There was a sense of sadness today. Everybody just feels so bad for her. There is a lot of uncertainty.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Another source told Rob Shuter\u2018s Naughty But Nice Substack on Thursday that once news of the ransom note details emerged, network execs urged Savannah to take as much time off as she needed. But she took none! They detailed:<\/p>\n
\u201cNBC practically begged her to take a break. Nobody expected her back. Everyone assumed she would step away \u2014 and honestly, no one would have blamed her.\u201d<\/p>\n
This comes after months of the entire cast and crew shielding Savannah from having to address the nightmare constantly, an insider added:<\/p>\n
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\u201cEveryone was in protection mode. The goal was simple: let Savannah do her job without forcing her to relive the worst experience of her life in front of millions of people.\u201d<\/p>\n
But when new developments needed to be discussed, Savannah decided she wanted to be there in person, a source shared:<\/p>\n
\u201cShe said, \u2018If this is going to be discussed, I\u2019m going to be the one discussing it.\u2019 She wasn\u2019t going to let anyone else tell her family\u2019s story.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Another insider expressed:<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat she\u2019s carrying right now is unimaginable. Most people would be curled up at home. Savannah walked into a live television studio and did her job. That\u2019s extraordinary.\u201d<\/p>\n
It really is! A confidant praised Savannah\u2019s strength:<\/p>\n
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\u201cPeople weren\u2019t just heartbroken \u2014 they were in awe. What viewers saw was strength. What we saw was courage.\u201d<\/p>\n
It takes so much to not only return to work but show up and talk about one of the worst things her family\u2019s ever been through. At the end of the day, we hope she\u2019s doing what\u2019s best for her and her mental health!<\/p>\n
Thoughts? Let us know (below).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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