Savannah Guthrie, co-host of the “Today” Show, was absent this morning, which surprised viewers. While co-host Hoda Kotb briefly explained her absence, Craig Melvin stepped in for Guthrie on the show. So, where was Guthrie?
Guthrie was on a book tour for her most recent work, “Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere.” Just the day before, Hillary made a swing in Texas, where former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush came out to support her. It’s quite an impressive start to a book tour, don’t you think?
However, viewers of the “Today” show were not pleased with Guthrie’s book tour. Their discontentment stemmed from an interview that aired on Thursday, just before she left on her trip. Guthrie interviewed singer and actress Kelly Rowland about her new Netflix film, “Mea Culpa.” However, it wasn’t just about the movie.
During the conversation, Guthrie mentioned another star, Beyoncé, who is Rowland’s close friend and a former member of the girl group Destiny’s Child alongside her. Fans thought it was inappropriate to ask Rowland about her friend. A fan expressed dissatisfaction with Rowland’s frequent mention of Beyoncé on his program, calling it rude.
Fans were further irritated by Guthrie’s persistence in learning more about Beyoncé. Many people felt that Guthrie was digging into Rowland’s personal life rather than focusing on her job and the film she was promoting.
Whether Guthrie’s queries were rude is still debatable. However, the interview’s conduct clearly dissatisfied many “Today” Show fans. The event spurred discussions on interview etiquette and the significance of respecting the interviewee’s limits.
While Guthrie’s absence from the program may not have been due to the interview backlash, it is evident that her actions have impacted the show’s loyal followers. Fans eagerly await her return, yet it’s unclear how the “Today” show will manage the situation and proceed.
In the meantime, watch the video below to see the entire interview and judge whether or not Guthrie’s questions were inappropriate.