It took the whole of December, but NBC has finally named a new Today host to replace Matt Lauer. Hoda Kotb will permanently take over the co-hosting slot alongside Savannah Guthrie, having filled in for Lauer after the disgraced anchor was let go over sexual harassment charges.
Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb made the announcement LIVE on Today Wednesday morning with a graphic below noting that his termination was tied to 'inappropriate workplace behavior'.
I think this is only the beginning for Matt and Ellen. He was a slow starter, hopefully when he gets going there is no stopping him. Ellen asked for it! LOL! She was pranking him and the rest of the Today team again and again.
Boy oh boy! Matt is way behind in this game. Ellen gets him good with Vince Vaughn. I saw the interview before Ellen got a hold of it and Matt really set himself up perfectly for her prank.