Savannah Guthrie Shuts Down Rumors of Matt Lauer’s Return to ‘Today’: “He Will Never Step Foot in Today After the Harm He Caused Me”. Savannah Guthrie puts to rest any speculation about Matt Lauer’s return to Today, making her stance clear: “He will never step foot in Today again.”
Savannah Guthrie’s Firm Stance
Savannah Guthrie is making it unequivocally clear: Matt Lauer is not welcome back at Today. Lauer, who was fired from NBC in 2017 following allegations of sexual misconduct, has reportedly floated the idea of a comeback. However, Guthrie, who has been co-anchoring the show since 2012, is staunchly opposed.
“Savannah has made it clear that bringing Matt back in any capacity is out of the question,” a source close to the Today show shared. “She’s still furious about everything that went down and doesn’t want any of that drama tainting Hoda [Kotb]’s send-off — or the Today brand.”
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NBC Execs Echo Guthrie’s Sentiment
Insiders at NBC reportedly back Guthrie’s position, with one network source stating, “It’s a hard no. The wounds from Matt’s exit are still fresh. And bringing him back even for a moment would be a PR disaster!”
Lauer was terminated from NBC after a colleague accused him of sexual misconduct, and an investigation revealed additional troubling allegations. NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack emphasized at the time, “Our highest priority is to create a workplace environment where everyone feels safe and protected.”
Matt Lauer’s Comeback Dreams
Despite Guthrie’s firm opposition and the network’s stance, sources suggest that Lauer has been quietly exploring a comeback. Rumors of a potential tell-all memoir have surfaced, with insiders claiming Lauer hopes to “set the record straight” and air grievances about former colleagues.
“Now, he feels the dust has settled and there will be more sympathy for him at long last,” a source shared in 2022.
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No Path Back for Lauer
As Guthrie and NBC maintain a united front against any potential return of Matt Lauer, it’s clear that his time with Today is firmly in the past.
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