“Is It Getting Hot in Here?”: Richard Gere’s Surprise Visit Leaves Savannah Guthrie Flustered
The routine of a live morning broadcast was delightfully upended on a recent episode of NBC’s Today Show when Hollywood icon Richard Gere made a surprise, mid-segment appearance. The legendary actor, known for classic romantic roles, charmed his way onto the set, causing co-host Savannah Guthrie to immediately blush and visibly lose her composure, a reaction her colleagues quickly seized upon. What was intended as a routine promotional interview for his new documentary turned into a memorable, flirtatious interlude that had viewers captivated.
The Unexpected Crash
Gere, who was scheduled for a later interview about his new documentary, Wisdom of Happiness, unexpectedly walked onto the set while Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Jenna Bush Hager, Dylan Dreyer, and Carson Daly were presenting their “PopStart” segment. His unannounced arrival instantly shifted the dynamic on the famous couch.
As Gere strolled over, the co-hosts could not help but notice their colleague’s reaction. “It’s hard for Savannah to keep her concentration right now,” Craig Melvin teased, a comment that elicited a hearty laugh from the entire group. Carson Daly quipped, “Remember when Craig was sweating earlier? Now Savannah’s sweating.”
A visibly flustered Guthrie, struggling to maintain her professional veneer, could only fan herself and joke, “Oh, look, come sit down. Hi, Richard Gere. Now I’m like, ‘Oh, is it getting hot in here?’” The moment was a rare, candid glimpse of a seasoned news anchor turning into a genuine fan in the presence of a longtime Hollywood crush.
A Secret Crush Revealed
While the star of Pretty Woman and An Officer and a Gentleman sat closely beside her, the playful banter between the co-hosts revealed the long-running secret: Guthrie has a major crush on the actor. The interaction became even more charming when Gere addressed the news that Guthrie was due to leave the studio shortly to catch a flight to her hometown of Tucson, Arizona, for a different Today segment.
“You’re leaving. I can’t believe it,” Gere said, expressing mock disappointment. It was Jenna Bush Hager who then brought the conversation to a head, asking the actor directly, “Did you come here for her? For Savannah?”
Gere’s answer sealed the moment as one of pure on-air Hollywood magic. “Yes! Yes! I thought, well at least I’m going to come over and sit with her for a second before she leaves for Tucson,” he said, cementing the idea that his unplanned detour was entirely to spend a few extra minutes with the blushing co-host.
A Flight Delay and a Promise
As fate would have it, a twist of luck ensured the charming encounter continued. Guthrie’s flight was delayed, allowing her to stay in the studio and conduct Gere’s scheduled interview later in the show alongside Craig Melvin.
Melvin made sure to highlight the victory, telling Gere, “She stuck around just for you! She put off the flight to Tucson!” Though Guthrie clarified the delay, the narrative of the dedicated co-host staying for her crush was already set. The banter continued throughout the later interview, where Gere discussed his work as executive producer on Wisdom of Happiness, a documentary centered on the Dalai Lama’s teachings.
At the conclusion of the segment, after Guthrie expressed her excitement to watch the film during her flight, Gere offered a final, flirtatious send-off. “Well call me afterwards,” he said with a smile. “We’ll give her [my] number ’cause I want to hear what you have to say,” he added, ensuring that the charming story of Savannah Guthrie’s on-air star-struck moment was cemented in Today Show history.
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