NBC executives are negotiating in secret on plans to replace Ann Curry on the Today show, the New York Times reports. Curry’s future as co-host has been in doubt for some time, especially after ABC’s Good Morning America knocked NBC’s iconic show from its longtime perch atop the ratings. Even before GMA’s big score, some at NBC were unhappy with her co-hosting style. Matt Lauer recently signed a new deal but NBC executives began discussions with Curry about moving her into a different job at the network. She became co-anchor last year, succeeding Meredith Viera after some 14 years in other roles on Today. Those negotiations are expected to be resolved before NBC’s Summer Olympics coverage begins. As for Curry’s replacement, the name that has been most talked about is Savannah Guthrie, who co-hosts the third hour of Today.


Does her replacement have to be a woman? Keith Olbermann is looking for somthing to do.
Olbermann, are you mentally ill?
Ann needs to go and be replaced with someone who can keep up with Matt. Remember how good he was with Meredith? And, Al needs to go, too. He can’t get through a sentence without s stutter or fumble. He’s a nice guy but has no smarts.
I hate losing Anne but you are right, It’s time for Al to go. I looked forward to seeing Anne’s smiling face every morning!
I will truly miss her warmth that she brought tp the show.
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Ann was a milktoast little host who got emotional if a bird died. I got sick to death of her interviewing people with that whispery voice she liked to use for sad topics. Put on your big boy pants Ann !!
AGREE AL HAS TO GO……….HE’S SO IRRITATING – ALWAYS THINKING HE’S FUNNY – the show in general has turned into one joke after another. They’re also known as anchors.
I love Ann and Al. I am sorry to see Ann leave! Leave Al he is my Hero!
Hey there!
I totally agree about Al. Wish they would get rid of him.
The corporate Today Show is soooooo wrong for getting rid
of Ann. I always thought she did a good job on the show.
She’ll be missed, and I hate NBC for doing that kind of
crap. Corporate America has gone to hell, all over this
country! No Body has security when it comes to their job.
Me included.
I loved Ann! I started watching the Other morning shows! I miss her too much!
I hate that they got rid of Ann she was a great sweet person, maybe they should look at getting rid of Matt. He doesn’t seem to like anyone.So I say get rid of Matt.I went back to watching another morning program until they bring Ann back..Who said it was Ann fault the the ratings went down , maybe it was Matt’s fault that the rating went down.
Say it with me: Savannah Guthrie!
Say it with me…noooooo.
Natalie and Savannah are bland and the cure for insomnia. They need someone from the outside, and someone to warm up the currently robotically cold cast of TODAY.
(and not KL Gifford or Hoda Kotb)
Ann is the only one of that boring show wth a personality. I always watch GMA becoz besides giving us the awful news of the dsy and the poor shape of our country we can also smile alittle. I love the way they can laugh at themselves when something isn’t perfect. They have heart, soul, they are fresh and a solid news program. NBC could take some lessons from ABC.
I stopped watching Today some time ago…not because of Ann Curry…but because NBC/Today does not report the total news. They most definitely are “to the left” i.e. why do they not cover the DOJ accusations? Ann is the only one on that show with ANY personality. Matt Lauer is the boring one! NBC is making a BIG MISTAKE!
Ann Curry has been a valued member of the Today Show for many, many years. However, she should never have become co-host opposite Matt Lauer. Natalie Morales personality is closer to Katie Couric’s and she and Lauer work well together. Maybe because of her responsibilities as a mother she wouldn’t even be interested in the position. Savannah Guthrie is a welcome addition to the Today Show and is extremely intelligent/competent. As far as NBC being left leaning I could care less. They’re not Fox News that’s for sure. But, then, if I wanted to listen to the Republican version of the news I’d be tuned into Fox. The problem with the righties is that if the news isn’t completely and utterly slanted in their favor they’re certain the news is being delivered by those awful lefties. They aren’t capable of recognizing unbiased reporting. So I’ll keep watching that commie NBC and enjoying their exceptionally talented hosts, co-hosts, reporters and interviewers. Hopefully there will be a way for them to keep Ann Curry in the fold. She does a beautiful job with special reports from around the world.
I too feel they are making a huge mistake! Watch the ratings now! I have been a faithful viewer of the Todays Show but that will change now!
I Agree, And also this was not a way to let someone go. NBC not nice. Ann was Morning Sunshine, She will be missed. What happens if ratings still go down….Who is NEXT. The Ratings were not her Fault…. Will be searching different channels to find new FAMILY to watch. My heart goes out to you Ann and your family.
I agree. If Ann goes so will I
I was truly shocked to hear that Ann Curry was OUSTED and for Savannah. What were you think or were not thing. Natalie would made a better choice. Taking Ann off is a big mistake.
Ratings falling was not HER Ann fault.Look behind the scene
I love Ann Curry. She has heart and a soul, but most of all integrity, which seems to be lacking in many reporters. I could believe something which came from her as a reporter. She is the reason I have continued to watch Today. I no longer have the motivation to watch it. I wish her all the success she so deserves and in my book she has achieved. She is one classy lady.
NBC seems to have forgotten Anne’s contributing her own hair when she had it cut (on live TV) so that women, who lost their hair from cancer treatments, could have free human hair wigs to cover their unfortunate loss of hair.
We sould not be so judgemental and NBC should stop looking for another Couric. They had their chance and blew it!
I agree: Anne is an very interesting and talented co-host.I do not understand ,why is is the cause of the rating drop..NBC ,just lost an loyal fan..ME!
NOT Savanah Guthrie. She’s boring & not a good fit with Matt at all. Natalie is more interesting.
Watched Today show for 20+ yrs but recently switched to GMA because Today has become a cooking show. More chefs than news, trends,interviews, etc. NOT Savanah, does not have the “sharp edge” and not a good fit with Matt. Natalie is much better.
I AGREE!
been sayin that since before the ann debacle–she’s a joke! her slobbery celeb praisefest interviews and stupid acerbic snide and snotty political interviews where we all get to see her disapproval instead of answered questions do not make a journalist who holds your attention. Savannah is energetic and exciting and…INTERESTING!
I think Ann was EXCITING! It’s the information and storytelling that makes a journalist exciting and not always the person!
I think we have a tendency to want in other people what we do not have ourselves sometimes. Ha, let’s be more interesting and exciting!
Give Ann a break! We all have different backgrounds, personalities, personal nuances. When we like them NOTHING MATTERS!
Ann and Al only the only bright spots on that show any more. Matt is the complete diva, and I am sure he is the real reason why Ann may be forced off the show. He needs to take off the tiara, and put on the team jersey instead.
I agree with you. Ann should not be the one replace, it should be
att!I personally only watch nbc, for Ann and Al.
I totally agree your comment Ann and Al are the true treasures of the Today show.
I totally agree with your statement.
I completely agree with you!!! If they want to make a change, start with Matt!!!!! Have you noticed he’s been doing more big interviews? Probably because he was jealous of Ann, who does them so much better!
Savannah is cute but she whines, or at least her delivery is whining. And Hoda and Kathie Lee are juvenile. Remind me of men who haven’t grown up, except they’re women!
Get a younger, cuter guy with personality!
Savannah is anything BUT intereting.
Was anyone worse than that wannabe celebrity, Katie Couric? Ann, at least, is normal and not full of herself. How much does the much-hyped philanderer, Matt Lauer, have to do with this decision by NBC? NBC has handled this whole issue so poorly, it’s all I can do to watch anything NBC and news-related in the same sentence.
YEAH!!! Katie was so full of herself. It was continually “gush” with her when she had anything to do with a man.
You hit the nail on the head. I stopped watching Today a few months ago, mostly because of Ann. Her interviewing style leaves a lot to be desired. Her own opinions surface too much, and sometimes her questioning becomes interrogation. My vote would be for Savannah.
Why would you get rid of the most sincere person on the show? I like Natalie, but I could easily live without Matt! Unfortunately, no matter who they put on that show they won’t be able to compete with Charlie Rose..
Savannah? She is pathetic. Too giggly – acts like a teenager.
Guess it’s time to quit Today Show. I’ll take my $ that I pay towards advertizers elsewhere.
Savannah is too “perky” and like a teenager. I switched to GMA after Meredith left and have never been happier!!!
Don’t blame Ann for the declining ratings. The whole thing needs an extreme makeover. The only part that I enjoy anymore-Hoda&Kathie Lee
GOOD GRIEF- ARE YOU CRAZY? SHE IS NEW AND BORING AND EVEN THO SHE IS A LAWYER- SHE COME ACROSS AS STUPID AND IT SHOULD BE NATALIE. CAN YOU IMAGINE SAVANNAH DOING THE PHYSICAL STUFF NATALIE DOES? CAN YOU SEE HER ON A BALANCE BEAM? NOW SHE IS WEARING GLASSES- IS THAT TO MAKE HER LOOK INTELLIGENT?? I WILL LEAVE TODAY FOREVER IF IT IS SAVANNAH. GOOD-BYE TODAY HELLO GMA – TOMORROW A NEW TODAY
Natalie Morales moves to the chair, and Savannah Guthrie moves to the desk from the third hour to the first and second hours with more emphasis on political interviews after the Olympics.
Very sad for Ann. Asians don’t last long on these morning shows. First JuJu Chang, now Ann Curry.
@Joan
At least Chenbot survived several generations of “The Early Show”…
Give her a break. How many years was she the news reader / presenter???? Giving us that sad crap evry day. It’s gonna take a while for her to be able to switch gears and entertain. Matt should be hitory BORING!!!!! He’s hanging around waiting for Brian Williams to retire. SAD That’s like Prince Charles waiting for ‘mummy’ to retire. Prince William may make it first. That’s sad too.
ann currie is the only reason I watch…stupid move…I guess they must blame someone.
I love Ann she is the reason i watch. im so sick of seeing Kathie lee giffords bare arms she is old cover them up!!!!!!
lol right…
bring in Heff till the end of the year then bring in fat Nancy grace
i have always like ann if she leaves i will start watching game shows or another network i like the today show with matt and ann i think they are good together good luck ann on what ev3er comes your way
Ann is great. NBC doesn’t know up from down.
How is Ann great when she is so bland?
Natalie or Savannah would be great, hell, I’d take Katie Couric back or Kathie Lee..ANYONE but Ann..she’s the reason I stopped watching Today after 20plus years…and switched to GMA. Get rid of Ann and I”m back with Matt & Al!
Trying to replace Meredith Viera is close to impossible; she is the absolute best, smarts, humor, looks, the whole package. I love Ann Curry, she seems really nice, but she is really boring. I no longer watch the show.
Merideth Vierra, made me change what I watch and it is certianly not her.
I totally agree with you!!
Quite a secret!
Thank goodness!!!! What a bore. You can’t go from Katie to Meredith to Ann, she is horrible and I am often tempted to switch network morning TV though I love Matt. Yay for NBC to finally figure out Ann does not work.
Ann Curry is a class act.
Can we at least agree that she’s a great newswoman? Asian or otherwise?
NO, we can’t. She’s boring.
@disgruntled viewer…
What are you? Six years old? when does “boring” become an issue when discussing someone like Ann who cut her teeth as a NEWS reporter — someone who is earnest and intent on going to far afield places to report/document epochal tragedies of our day. Now maybe your peabrain would have had a scintilla of synaptic intelligence if you’d suggested Ms. Curry was not the right “fit” for an entertainment-driven program masquerading as news (um, that would be the ‘Today’ show). Such reasoning, had you articulated it, would have shown more thought than your shrill, one-word mental drivel.
AMEN! Entertaining impersonation of a news program is the perfect description of TODAY. I stayed with it because of Meredith and then Ann. Once she’s left (that was news to me)the show is off my radar!!
Boring you say??? Brng on Russell Brand
Ann doing the news reporting well. Keep her talents somewhere!!
Ann seems like a lovely person, but she’s not right for co-host – you could tell that from all the times she substituted for Katie and Meredith. But Meredith was leaving and NBC knew that if they passed over Ann again, she’d leave as well and they’d have to replace two members of the team at once. I’m sure they knew that Ann wasn’t right for the co-host job (which is why they passed her over for Meredith), but they got a transition year in this way.
Meredith is the best – too bad they can’t convince her to come back. She has the journalistic chops as well as the personality for the job. She was born to do the morning host job. I thought she was even better than Katie in the role.
I think you’re spot-on, Miffy. Ann was NEVER right as the host and she’d fumble her way through interviews when she subbed in for Katie and/or Meredith. But, NBC was loathe to lose two ladies at once, so they settled for Ann, probably crossing their fingers that she’d turn out differently than expected.
She’s got a winning personality for some things, but not all things and there was a faux insincerity about her at times that was so obvious. Despite liking her, I never cared for her in that co-anchor seat. But, these things must be handled delicately. One need only look back to the Deborah Norville replacing Jane Pauley fiasco (saved by the Katie bell) to know how NOT to handle this one!
if NBC had a bit of spine they would boot the whole bevy of look-a-like pale women on the “Today” show and add a little flavor to the mix. MSNBC’s Tamron Hall would be a nice face next to Matt on ‘Today’, or, yes, ‘Juju Chang” from ABC or, though she is young, the East Indian woman who was quite bright and quite beautiful and quite charming as an anchor on ABC’s late overnight service. Now, what was her name again? oh, yes! Vinita Nair. Even maybe Aditi Roy?
Matt Lauer got a new deal? Why? NBC would be better off firing everybody on the show and starting fresh, new people, new ideas and different format. Or continue as always, and slowly slip into a coma.
I agree about Matt Lauer, RPF, but I can’t condone anyone be fired…yet, it amazes me that NBC continues to ignore the fact that Matt is THE one who needs to move on…can’t stand the man on the show!
I agree can’t stand Matt. Get rid of him!
Oh, yeah. MATT can return to Ch. 9 to become a newsreader again.
I put my money on Meredith coming back. Less hours.
Ann Curry fired because of the ratings fight between NBC + ABC. Well goodbye infotainment
You don’t think Ann’s the first anchor to lose her job because of ratings, do you?
you can’t blame Ann Curry for the drop in ratings
Agree….she is so sincere. She has done so many dangerous assignments for NBC. While we are on the subject…get rid of BORING Willard Scott. And PLEASE PLEASE don’t bring back Regis! He should enjoy his retirement in private. I will probably change channels.
What’s more surprising was the NBC hired her for the job in the first place since she lacks the affable morning quality people want to enjoy. Ann is much better suited for a traditional news role than co-host on a show with stories that go from war to warm knitted blankets for your cat.
Hire Maria Shriver.
I can’t watch Maria anymore – she looks like Skeletor.
I agree
Lol!!!…I agree as well!!
We are keeping this a secret and we resent that it’s on every website that covers media and television. Ann will be with The Today Show for a very long time she’s not going anywhere. Well of course she is but we have to keep it secret and deny anything is happening. Nothing to see here move along please.
Ann is a terrific serious journalist and she was really good at number two, but she and Matt have no chemistry. And he isn’t making it easy on her. Katie was brilliant on Today, but not so good at evening news. Meredith unusual in that she’s good at both. Don’t think Natalie is solution and not sure Savannah is either. Who might be, but it’s early yet, is Alex Wagner! She’s fantastic! But think they have bigger problems than Ann. The segments have gotten tired.
NBC News needs to make a change here and fast as the ratings for TODAY have been sinking like quicksand and Curry is just one of the many reasons why that is happening. Doesn’t help they also have those two seahags in Kotb and Gifford helming their fourth hour. Curry never fit in chemistry-wise with Lauer and she comes off as stiff most of the time. Savannah Guthrie would be a nice replacement but probably won’t see this happen until after the Olympics conclude. This has been a long time coming.
Time for Al to go too.
Amen. The guy’s weather forecast is a joke, and even his jokes are a joke. Find someone who doesn’t put people to sleep at 7 am.
Oh No, not Al – who cares about his weather report – he’s a hoot and fun to wake up to. Go to Weather Channel for more weather, let Al keep making us smile over coffee in the morning.
Al’s the best part of the show. Matt has become quite the snob & acts like he is bored most of the time
I am a huge supporter and avid viewer of the Today Show. Meredith was a huge loss in my opinion and despite loving Ann I dont think she is right for the #2 spot. In a way I blame Matt, I feel like he makes it tough for her but whoever they choose I hope Natalie doesnt get the upgrade.
There are many Asian women and men qualified for the Today Show. I liked her personality, but she interjected a faux, or overacted, sincerity, empahty or whatever in her news interviews. Absolutely inappropriate for a journalistic interview on a serious subject. The Today Show needs to return to an on-air team of good journalists. Barbara Walters set the standard, followed by some fine women journalists later: Jane Pauley, Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira. I suggest NBC look outside 30 Rock and do what they did with Jane Pauley: check out the talent on local TV stations & hold auditions. There’s some really fine talent out there waiting to be discovered and given a chance.
How about one of the Fox girls. Bright, articulate and who knows? You may bring over some Fox fans to Liberal loving NBC!
How about Hoda & Matt? And Regis & Kathie Lee for the 9:00 hour…no more 4th Hour.