India, May 7 -- Savannah Guthrie abruptly exited the May 6 episode of the TODAY show as the search for her mother Nancy Guthrie continues. No explanation was given for Savannah's sudden departure, raising questions about whether there had been any development in the Guthrie case.

The 84-year-old was reported missing on February 1 and authorities believe that she was taken from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson, Arizona, the night before. It was earlier reported that there was a process in place for Savannah in case a break came in the Guthrie investigation while she was on air. It was noted that Savannah would be told she was needed off set and would proceed to get the update on her mother's disappearance.

Savannah was co-hosting ...