NBC said in a statement that Savannah plans to return to the air eventually, but her visit on Thursday was ‘to be with and thank her TODAY colleagues.’
‘While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home,’ the studio said.
A tearful Savannah hugged her co-workers and made a speech thanking everyone for their support during this time.
Later, hosts Sheinelle Jones and Jenna Bush Hager said during the broadcast that they were pleased to see her back.
‘We got to see her this morning, and in her perfect way she talked to all of us, hugged every single person in this room, the crew,’ Jenna said.
‘She said that she has the intention to return to the show.
‘Even though it feels like the hardest thing to do, it’s also her home and where she feels so loved. And she is beyond loved here. And so, we’re happy that she is home.
‘I don’t know when she is actually returning to the show, but she was here and that felt so good to get to hug her.’