Savanah Guthrie has a lot on her plate, not only has just returned to the Today show, following her mother’s kidnapping on January 1st, 2026, but also seems to have declined any possibility of armed security while on the NBC studio premises.
A well placed insider broke down the reason for her decision, to celebrity news reporter Rob Shuter.
The man responsible for the Naughty but Nice Substack hears that NBC itself was the one that offered round-the-clock personal protection for the host. Even dedicated guards insider the 30 Rock and Studio 1A was one of their offerings but she’s said ‘no’ to it.
As for why, the same insider explains, “She doesn’t want a bodyguard sitting outside her office or walking her through the halls. She wants to feel normal at work.”
“There is extra security at the show and throughout NBC right now. The building is locked down tighter than usual.”
But that’s not all, they have even restricted access to the host, the source explains. “Access is stricter than ever. No pass, no entry — no exceptions.”
“Even longtime staff are being turned away if they don’t follow protocol. Rules are rules right now.”
But while they admit, her ‘no’ made it so there would be no private, dedicated security just for Savannah inside her office. “Her off-site security is being handled. But those details are private.”
As for the host herself, its said “she wants to walk in, do her job, and not feel surrounded by fear. She’s protected. But she’s not giving up her normal life.”
