Savannah Guthrie has been front and center on the Today Show this week, stepping in while her co-host Craig Melvin takes a well-deserved break. 

On Thursday, she was joined by Weekend Today co-host Willie Geist, 

and the two found themselves in the middle of a lively debate that reignited a viral internet phenomenon from a decade ago.

The discussion centered around “the dress,” the infamous optical illusion that divided the internet in 2015. 

The striped dress in question left people baffled, with some seeing it as blue and black, while others perceived it as white and gold. 

A decade later, the Today Show team revisited the controversy, leading to a heated discussion among the hosts.

To add to the fun, Jenna Bush Hager stepped into the studio wearing a replica of the dress, which in reality is blue and black. However, as soon as the image appeared on screen, the debate reignited, with the hosts seeing different colors once again.

Savannah was convinced the dress looked white and gold, while Willie firmly insisted it was black and blue. Their disagreement sparked an entertaining back-and-forth, with each trying to convince the other of what they were seeing. Jenna sided with Savannah, while Carson Daly agreed with Willie, proving that even after ten years, “the dress” continues to divide opinions.

Jenna took the discussion a step further by polling several Today Show staff members backstage. The responses were evenly split, showing that even with all the science behind the optical illusion, personal perception still plays a huge role in how people see the world around them.

Adding to the nostalgia, Jenna reminded viewers that the dress’s original designer had released a special white and gold version for charity. However, since it was a decade ago, that edition is no longer available. Reflecting on the passage of time, she remarked, “I had a one-year-old when this first happened!” highlighting how long it has been since the internet was first captivated by the viral sensation.

While Savannah has been holding down the fort this week, she was notably absent from the show earlier as she took some personal time off to enjoy a family vacation in Florida. She and her husband, Michael Feldman, along with their children, Vale and Charles, soaked up the sun during their getaway. Savannah shared snapshots of their trip on social media, showing her followers glimpses of their fun-filled break.

Interestingly, during her time in Florida, Savannah even crossed paths with former Today Show co-host Hoda Kotb. Since stepping away from the show in January to focus on family, Hoda has been enjoying more time with her daughters, Haley and Hope. Their reunion was a touching moment for fans who have followed their friendship over the years.

Meanwhile, Craig Melvin’s absence from the show this week has left viewers missing his presence, but the rotation of co-hosts has kept the show dynamic. Following Hoda’s departure, Craig took over her spot on the main Today Show broadcast. The Fourth Hour, which Hoda previously co-hosted with Jenna Bush Hager, has now been rebranded as Today with Jenna & Friends. The revamped segment features a rotating lineup of celebrity co-hosts, including big names like Scarlett Johansson and Eva Longoria.

Savannah’s lively debate over “the dress” serves as a reminder of how certain viral moments can withstand the test of time. While opinions on the dress may never reach a unanimous conclusion, one thing remains clear—some debates, no matter how old, will always find a way to resurface and spark conversation all over again.

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