India, Feb. 5 -- Mary Carillo has been tapped to replace TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games. Guthrie is missing the assignment as her mother, Nancy, has been kidnapped.

The search is on for the 84-year-old who was taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Carillo's appointment was announced by NBC Sports PR.

"Mary Carillo, in her 17th Olympic assignment, will join Terry Gannon as hosts of the Opening Ceremony. Ahmed Fareed will host Olympic Late Night from Feb. 7-9," they wrote on X.

Molly Solomon, Executive Producer and President, NBC Olympics Production issued a statement about Guthrie, as she remains with her family during this difficult time. "Our hearts go out to Savannah and the entire G...