Morning TV might sell a glossy kind of closeness between the co-hosts who seem to finish each other’s sentences. But a new report suggests that something deeper is happening behind the scenes at TODAY — a relationship between an NBC host and Savannah Guthrie, something that insiders describe as actual support. It is reportedly not just good on-air chemistry, and it stays even when the cameras shut down.
Jenna Bush Hager has become Savannah Guthrie’s rock, says source
In an exclusive item from Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice on Substack, sources claimed that NBC host Jenna Bush Hager has become a constant presence for Savannah Guthrie in ways that go far beyond the anchor desk. An insider claimed, “Jenna has become Savannah’s rock,” adding, “On camera, behind the scenes — she’s always there.”
Moreover, the report suggested that the two also stay in close contact outside the studio. A source claimed, “They talk constantly,” adding that their relationship is no longer just about work, and that “this is real life.” Another insider emphasized, “THIS IS REAL — NOT TV ‘FAMILY,’ BUT ACTUAL FAMILY.”
The most vivid example came around Guthrie’s emotional return to Today. An insider claimed, “Jenna never left her side,” and “She was her protector, her support system — everything,” painting a picture of the environment the two work in, arguing that genuine loyalty stands out because the business can feel unforgiving.
As such, a source pointed out, “Let’s be honest — it’s brutal.” They explained, “There’s competition, ego, people fighting for airtime. It can be a viper pit” — and in that setting, the insider added, “Most of those ‘TV family’ relationships aren’t real. But this one is.”
And while Bush Hager’s public image often appears warm, the report insisted that she also draws a line when it comes to Guthrie and is “fiercely protective” of her.
Whether viewers noticed it on-air or not, the friendship between the NBC host and Savannah Guthrie has reportedly become about support that stays steady no matter what.
