Skip to main contentSkip to footer
savannah guthrie glasses sad© Photo: Getty Images

Savannah Guthrie to give up social media in surprising new move

The NBC star is doing something radical

Hanna Fillingham
US Managing Editor
February 15, 2023
Share this:

Savannah Guthrie is a fan of Instagram and often shares updates on her work and personal life with her fans - but not for too much longer!

The Today star surprised her followers on social media this week by announcing her decision to quit Instagram. Luckily, Savannah is only making this a temporary move during lent, which kicks off on February 22.

The star has already began the challenge too, having thought that lent was this week. A message on Savannah's behalf read: "UPDATE: Savannah just found out lent starts next week, but the instagram fast starts day!

WATCH: Savannah Guthrie reveals 'tragedy' from inside family home with her children

"I'm giving up Instagram for lent. I'm not catholic, and I've never given up anything for lent before. I'm doing it to challenge myself: to be more reflective, to not just reflexively scroll instagram and instead use that time for something more productive and life-giving to myself and others.

"I'm telling you this so that I will have accountability!! And maybe you would like to join me?? See you back here after Easter! (Any work related posts you see will be posted by my assistant!!!)"

MOST READ: What is Rihanna's baby son's name? All we know

EXCLUSIVE: Hoda Kotb has reason to be joyful as she shares career update 

Fans were quick to remark on the mother-of-two's decision, with one writing: "I'm so impressed," while another wrote: "Good luck, we will miss you!" A third simply replied: "Booo!"

View post on Instagram
 

Savannah has taken a break from Instagram

Just before giving up Instagram for the next few weeks, Savannah shared a lovely last photo of her two young children, Vale, eight, and Charles, six. The picture was of the pair posing outside eating ice cream alongside the caption: "My sweeties".

Savannah often brings her children on the show - most recently her daughter Vale joined her mom and her co-star Hoda Kotb for their special five year anniversary segment.

POPULAR: Carrie Underwood reveals jaw-dropping addition to 400-acre home

MORE: Kelly Ripa's son's new life in Michigan - and how it differs from his famous siblings

The show saw the hosts and Vale visit the New York Stock Exchange back in January, and the eight-year-old stole the show as she explained the process of stocks and shares.

Savannah has been incredibly open about her journey to parenthood in the past too, having undergone IVF to welcome her youngest, who she refers to as her "medical miracle".

today savannah guthrie children© Photo: Instagram

Savannah had her children later in life and has called her son her 'miracle' 

"Because we are older, it was important to me for her [Vale] to have a sibling, somebody to do life with," she explained to Health magazine. "My husband and I, we decided, 'OK, let’s give it a shot,' you know? But it ended up taking more than one attempt. It took a few," she said.

"But we were lucky. I always say, Charley was, like, the last egg out. He really was. And we’re so blessed."

Savannah and her family live in a beautiful apartment in New York City, which is situated in Lower Manhattan. She also has a home in Upstate New York, where she spends the majority of her weekends and the holidays out of the city.

Read more HELLO! US stories here

Like this story? Sign up to our HELLO! Mail newsletter to receive all the latest royal and celebrity news straight in your inbox.

More Celebrity News

See more