Today’s Savannah Guthrie resurfaces post-surgery to share health update
Savannah Guthrie’s Health Update Following Vocal Surgery
By Nova M Bajamonti | January 5, 2026
Savannah’s Post-Surgery Update
Savannah Guthrie, co-host of the Today Show, recently provided a post-operation update to her over one million Instagram followers. Following vocal surgery, she shared a selfie holding a hand-written sign that read, “All good! Thanks for prayers and love.” Savannah is currently communicating via a whiteboard, as she needs to rest her vocal cords and avoid speaking.
She captioned the post: “See you soon,” with a heart emoji. Her co-host, Craig Melvin, liked the picture, and her fans quickly flooded the comments with support. One person wrote, “Take care and be QUIET,” while another added, “Love you QUIET and LOUD!!” A third fan commented, “Keep that whiteboard coming!!!!! The hard part is no whispering or talking….”
Why Savannah Needed Surgery
Savannah explained the reason behind her surgery during the 3rd Hour of Today on December 19. She revealed, “Some of you have noticed that my voice has been very scratchy and started to crack a little bit. Well, I have found out what it is. I have vocal nodules and I also have a polyp. It’s not a big deal, but I am going to have to have surgery in the new year and be off for a couple of weeks, so this is my last day for a little while.”
Savannah shared that she had been dealing with the ailment “for years” and was “really excited” to finally address her struggles. She humorously noted that the show’s loyal fans probably assumed she had “the world’s longest head cold.”
Support from Co-Host Sheinelle Jones
Savannah’s co-host, Sheinelle Jones, who underwent the same surgery, provided helpful insight and guidance. Sheinelle expressed, “The silver lining is you have permission to be still. The house gets quiet, the kids are gonna want to help you out.” In fact, Sheinelle gifted Savannah the same whiteboard she used during her recovery period. She charmingly added that Savannah is in good company, noting, “A lot of the greats have done [the operation]. Maybe you’ll come out singing like, I don’t know, Celine Dion.”
Other Celebrities Who Underwent Vocal Surgery
Singers like John Mayer, Adele, and Miley Cyrus have also undergone similar operations. Although Savannah joked that she lost her singing voice before her speaking voice, she remains open to new talents. She added, “Who knows? Guys, the tour is happening in 2026.”
