United Kingdom, March 22 -- Savannah Guthrie could return to her role on the Today show in the coming weeks as she continues to deal with the disappearance of her mother.

The broadcaster, 54, has been away from the NBC programme following the vanishing of her mum Nancy Guthrie from her home in Arizona in January.

According to sources cited by Page Six, Savannah is hoping to resume hosting duties after her children's spring break, with most schools in New York returning by 10 April.

The outlet said: "A source tells Page Six that while plans may change as her mother's case develops, the host is hoping to return to the Today show after her children's spring break."

During her time away, Savannah has been focusing on her family - her husb...