‘Today’ Show Hosts Announce Matt Lauer’s Firing, Holding Back Tears

‘Today’ Show Hosts Announce Matt Lauer’s Firing, Holding Back Tears
NBC host Matt Lauer during the NBC News Commander-in-Chief Forum with presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald trump, in New York City on Sept. 7, 2016. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie was seen fighting back tears as she announced the firing of co-anchor, Matt Lauer, amid sexual assault allegations.

On Wednesday, the longtime host was fired after a colleague accused him of “inappropriate sexual behavior.”

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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