Savannah Guthrie could return to her role on the Today show in the coming weeks as she continues to deal with the disappearance of her mother.

The broadcaster, 54, has been away from the NBC programme following the vanishing of her mum Nancy Guthrie from her home in Arizona in January.

According to sources cited by Page Six, Savannah is hoping to resume hosting duties after her children's spring break, with most schools in New York returning by 10 April.

The outlet said: "A source tells Page Six that while plans may change as her mother's case develops, the host is hoping to return to the Today show after her children's spring break."

During her time away, Savannah has been focusing on her family - her husband Michael Feldman and their two children, Vale Feldman and Charley Feldman - while developments in the investigation and her own circumstances remain ongoing.

Speaking during a visit to colleagues at Studio 1A in Rockefeller Center on 5 March, Savannah said: "I wanted you to know that I'm still standing, and I still have hope, and I'm still me."

She added: "And I don't know what version of me that will be, but it will be."

Savannah also addressed her return to work during the same appearance.

She said: "I have every intention of coming back. I don't know how to come back, but I don't know how not to. You're my family. And I would like to try."

Hoda Kotb has been filling in for Savannah during her absence.

According to Page Six, Hoda has a number of upcoming commitments, including the launch of her Joy 101 app and a wellness retreat held in Scottsdale, Arizona, from 13 to 15 March.

Sources told the outlet Hoda's schedule is not placing pressure on Savannah's return, with other anchors available to step in if required.

However, another source close to the Today show told Page Six: "There is no announcement regarding Savannah's return date, and Hoda will remain filling in for her."

Savannah previously thanked her colleagues for their support during her visit to the studio, saying they have been "caring about my mom as much as I do".