Tennis icon Roger Federer put Savannah Guthrie on the spot during a recent episode of the Today Show with a humorous accusation. In a video message played on Friday's show Federer jokingly asked Guthrie if she was avoiding him. The moment unfolded as the Today Show prepared to air Federer's Super Bowl commercial for the shoe brand On.
CarsOn Daly set up the clip by saying it included a special message for Savannah. Then Roger appeared on screen and directly addressed Savannah. He noted it had been a long time since they last saw each other. With a playful tone Roger questioned if Savannah was intentionally keeping her distance. Savannah watched the video message with a surprised expression her mouth open in mock shock.
Federer continued in his video talking about his collaboration with On and his Super Bowl commercial which features an unlikely co-star Sesame Street's Elmo. He wrapped up his message by inviting the Today Show host to visit him in Switzerland saying he hoped she enjoyed the commercial which she was seeing first.
Following the video message Savannah was quick to respond with an apology and a promise to rectify the situation. As soon as Federer's clip finished Savannah told her co-anchors she was already booking her plane ticket to Switzerland. Carson Daly added to the humor by joking if the video itself was part of the Super Bowl advertisement. The show then aired Federer’s commercial and Savannah congratulated him on air and reiterated her intention to visit him in Switzerland.
When Carson inquired if Savannah would bring her husband Michael Feldman on her trip Savannah joked that Roger probably liked Mike more than her which she suggested was true for many people. Savannah and Roger have been friends for many years and she is often seen supporting him at his tennis matches. Her family’s fondness for Federer extends to her mother Nancy Guthrie who has also met the athlete as Savannah previously shared on social media.
What Roger Federer's Today Show Tease Means
It Shows The Lighthearted Dynamic Of The Today Show
This playful exchange between Roger Federer and Savannah Guthrie highlights the friendly and informal atmosphere of the Today Show. The show often blends news with lighter moments and celebrity interactions. Federer's appearance and joking accusation demonstrated the comfortable relationship between celebrities and the show's hosts adding an entertaining element to the program.
In a separate segment on the Today Show Amy Poehler joined Jenna Bush Hager on "Today with Jenna & Friends". During this appearance Poehler was reminded of a Saturday Night Live sketch from 2005 where she and Tina Fey played Jenna and Barbara Bush. The sketch written by Fey featured Will Forte as former President George W. Bush and depicted the twins in a humorous light focusing on their supposed party days and "secret twin language".
Both Hager and Poehler watched the SNL clip together on air and laughed. Poehler admitted to feeling like she was sweating while watching the impersonation next to Jenna. She remarked that they had fun with the sketch and didn't go too hard in their portrayal. Jenna mentioned that at the time the sketch aired she was already working as a third-grade teacher moving past her college years but humorously admitted that Poehler and Fey still got some things right in their portrayal.
Poehler thanked Hager for her good humor about the sketch noting that sometimes impersonators on SNL do find themselves face-to-face with the people they impersonate. Jenna Bush Hager also expressed amusement at a part of the sketch she hadn't fully remembered a joke about the twins having a "twin language" their father couldn't understand.
Our Take On The Today Show's Celebrity Segments
These Moments Humanize Celebrities And Hosts
Both the Roger Federer and Amy Poehler segments on the Today Show offer viewers a glimpse into the personalities of celebrities and the show's hosts. Federer’s playful ribbing and Savannah’s lighthearted reaction showcase a genuine rapport. Similarly Amy Poehler and Jenna Bush Hager's revisiting of the SNL sketch demonstrated their ability to laugh at themselves and engage in good-natured humor on live television. These types of segments contribute to the Today Show's appeal making it more than just a news program but also a source of entertainment and relatable human moments.
Sources: irishstar.com, hellomagazine.com, cnn.com, people.com