NBC names replacement for Savannah Guthrie ahead of Olympics Opening Ceremony

Former professional tennis player Mary Carillo will step in for Savannah Guthrie to co-host NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, amid the disappearance of Guthrie’s mother, Nancy.

Molly Solomon, the president of NBC Olympics Production, confirmed the news on Wednesday, saying Carillo will join Terry Gannon in Milan for the ceremony on Friday. It will mark Carillo’s 17th Olympic assignment and 14th with NBCUniversal.

“Our hearts go out to Savannah and the entire Guthrie family.