NBC Sports has called up sports journalist Mary Carillo to cover the Winter Olympics’ opening ceremonies in place of Today host Savannah Guthrie, the network announced Wednesday. Savannah is currently focusing on the Feb. 1 disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who is believed to have been kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home. Savannah, 54, was set to co-host Friday’s opening ceremonies in Milan, Italy, with Terry Gannon. “Our hearts go out to Savannah and the entire Guthrie family. They continue to have our full support,” said executive producer and president of NBC Olympics Production Molly Solomon in a statement, adding, “Mary is one of the most experienced Olympic commentators ever and a master storyteller.” Carillo is a seasoned sports journalist who has covered 17 Olympics, including 14 for NBC. She will cover the games as an on-air host alongside Olympic snowboarder Shaun White following her stint at the opening ceremonies.
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