Report: Matt Lauer Likely Will Retire, Won’t Plan Comeback

Report: Matt Lauer Likely Will Retire, Won’t Plan Comeback
Annette Roque (L) and Matt Lauer attend the 2013 Animal League America Celebrity gala at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City on Nov. 22, 2013. Mike Coppola/Getty Images
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A former and longtime colleague close to former “Today” show host Matt Lauer said that the longtime anchor likely won’t attempt a comeback.

“I think he’ll retire. He should anyway. He had made his money and said all he wanted to do is be with the kids and golf,” the person, who was not identified, told People magazine.