It is final. Meredith Vieira is leaving the ‘Today Show‘ to “carve out more time” for her family. Click ‘Read More…’ Below for the video of her announcement.
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Via MSNBC:
“After months of personal reflection and private conversations between my family and my friends, I’ve decided to leave ‘Today,’ in June. I’ve really had a great time, but time is one of those weird things; you can never get enough of it,” she said. “And it just keeps ticking away, and I know that I want to spend more of mine with my husband, Richard, and my kids, Ben, Gabe and Lily.”
This has hardly been a private matter as she has been rumored to leaving for months. Regardless, she confirmed the news on the show and also announced her replacement. Ann Curry will take over the spot and shift the NBC anchor lineup. Natalie Morales is said to be taking the vacancy left by Curry and Savannah Guthrie is rumored to be moving up as Morales’ replacement.
Matt Lauer might also be on the way out. The 53 year old is entertaining the idea of leaving after his contract expires in 2012.
