Savannah Guthrie Makes Rare Comment about ‘Horrible’ Divorce in Emotional Interview
- Savannah Guthrie reflects on her ‘horrible’ divorce from Mark Orchard.
- In a candid podcast, she sets boundaries on discussing her past.
- Savannah emphasizes that her painful divorce broke her heart significantly.
- She shares that her new book excludes details about her marriage and split.
- Savannah dates Michael Feldman for five and a half years before marriage.
- The couple’s relationship faced issues stemming from past commitments before tying the knot.
Savannah Guthrie talks about her ‘horrible’ divorce experience
Savannah Guthrie, the well-known face from the Today show, has opened up about her past in a rare look-back at her divorce from Mark Orchard, her first husband. This was the first time she really exposed her heart on the matter since their split back in 2009. In a deep conversation with Monica Lewinsky on the Reclaiming podcast, she shared her emotional journey and the boundaries she had to set regarding her painful past. Her new book, Mostly What God Does: Reflections on Seeking and Finding His Love Everywhere, notably omits details about her divorce—a decision she feels was necessary.
Setting personal boundaries around her painful past
While discussing the motives behind her decision to avoid that topic in her writing, Savannah stated, “I don’t want to talk about that. For example, I don’t want to talk about getting divorced. It was horrible and sad and it broke my heart and it took me years to recover.” She made it clear that this aspect of her life felt “too personal” for her to lay out in her book. The 53-year-old further admitted that although she has faced “adversity,” the nitty-gritty of her former marriage slipped through the cracks of her storytelling. Notably, she has kept quiet about the very public nature of their relationship and split, perhaps as a way to protect her own heart.
Savannah shares the rollercoaster of finding love again
Currently living the happy life with her husband Michael Feldman, whom she started dating around 2009, Savannah shared some of the ups and downs of their early relationship. The couple tied the knot in 2014 after dating for a commendable five and a half years—a timeline that sounds like it could rival a soap opera. Savannah recounted that both had commitment issues, likely influenced by her recent divorce. In a candid moment, she admitted feeling like she wasn’t ready to dive back into love so quickly—like a fish thrown back into the water after a long struggle on land! The proposal wasn’t without its own drama, as she recounts how she ended up giving Michael an ultimatum while on holiday. Surprisingly enough, moments after their intense conversation, he popped the question!
Savannah Guthrie’s retrospective look at her life reveals that her past divorce was not something she took lightly. She sets clear boundaries when it comes to discussing her breakup with Mark Orchard, instead focusing on the love she has found with her husband, Michael Feldman. Their journey to love was not a smooth ride, but they triumphed over their previous trials to form a happy family together.
