Savannah Guthrie Refuses to Share Space with Matt Lauer Six Years After Scandal: “I Can’t Forgive Him” Savannah Guthrie refuses to be in the same room as Matt Lauer, citing past trauma and unresolved tensions from his 2017 firing.
A Reunion That Wasn’t
Savannah Guthrie made headlines this weekend after reportedly avoiding any interaction with former Today co-host Matt Lauer during a mutual acquaintance’s wedding in New York City. The wedding, which brought together several NBC colleagues, marked a rare occasion where the former co-hosts were in the same vicinity.
Sources say Guthrie, 51, was hesitant to attend upon learning of Lauer’s presence, showcasing lingering tensions six years after his dismissal for sexual misconduct allegations.
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Why Savannah Stays Distant
Guthrie has been vocal about her inability to move past the trauma associated with Lauer’s actions and his subsequent firing in 2017. While their relationship as co-hosts once seemed amicable, Guthrie has reportedly cut ties entirely.
“She refused then and still does to this day to listen to what Matt’s got to say,” a source told US Weekly. The insider added that Guthrie views Lauer’s behavior as an irredeemable betrayal, leaving no room for reconciliation.
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Lauer’s Side of the Story
Meanwhile, Matt Lauer, 65, has kept a low profile since his firing but maintains his innocence regarding several allegations. Lauer has called the accusations “exaggerated” and has expressed feeling “betrayed” by Guthrie for what he perceives as her eagerness to distance herself from him.
Despite the tension, Lauer made an appearance at the wedding with his girlfriend, Shamin Abas, and reportedly kept interactions with former colleagues cordial.
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Savannah Guthrie’s unwillingness to engage with Matt Lauer underscores the lasting impact of their fallout. The unresolved tensions serve as a reminder of the workplace misconduct that shook the media world.
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