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A Tearful Meredith Vieira Confirms She's Leaving 'Today' [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Mon, 09 May 2011 16:48:34 +0000

Meredith Vieira confirmed this morning that she is leaving her post at 'Today' in June, ending weeks of rumors and speculation.

"After months of personal reflection and private conversations between my family and my friends, I've decided to leave Today in June," she said.

Report: Meredith Vieira Leaving 'Today'

Lori Crofford — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:57:37 +0000

And another one bites the dust.

Just days after Katie Couric announced she is leaving 'CBS Evening News,' the Hollywood Reporter brings word that Couric's 'Today' show replacement, Meredith Vieira, is leaving the top-rated morning news program in June.

Though unconfirmed, NBC is expected to make the announcement official as early as next week.

Taking Vieira's place will be long-time 'Today' show newsreader Ann Curry. Curry's spot will be filled by Natalie Morales.

Matt Lauer to Leave 'Today'?

Lori Crofford — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:00:43 +0000

Is NBC's long running morning news program 'Today' about to get a major facelift?

Over the past couple of days, news has circulated that hosts Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira plan to leave the show when their contracts expire. Lauer in particular was at the center of Internet rumors today after reports claimed he had informed NBC executives of his departure, which would be in Dec. 2012.

However, NBC has since denied the reports, saying, "There seems to be an awful lot of speculation around news anchors these days, and it's not our practice to comment on any of it. Matt Lauer has a long-term contract with NBC News and TODAY."