Savannah Guthrie announces new ‘family game’ show amid search for missing mom

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11 May 2026 • 11:02 PM MYT
The Independent
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Savannah Guthrie announces new ‘family game’ show amid search for missing mom

  • Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie will host a new game show based on the popular online word game Wordle.
  • Jimmy Fallon is an executive producer for the show, which is being developed in collaboration with The New York Times.
  • Wordle became a global phenomenon after its 2021 launch and was acquired by The New York Times in 2022.
  • Guthrie teased the show will be “super fast-paced and fun” and a “great family game” suitable for family viewing.
  • Filming is set for this summer, with casting open until May 29, though the air date is unannounced, and Guthrie's involvement was delayed by the search for her missing mother.

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