Savannah Guthrie, a 40-year-old journalist who previously served as co-host of the third hour of the show, was named co-host a day after Curry’s departure. It seems that Guthrie has been good for the show’s ratings. She is often referred to as spunky and likable, everything the early morning viewers want.

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