Matt Lauer Fired NBC Sexual Misconduct Today Show Reax

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This morning, live on-air, Savannah Guthrie announced that her friend and on-screen comrade, Matt Lauer, had been fired for allegations of "inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace." Hoda Kotb held Guthrie's hand as she read out the memo sent to the company by NBC News president, Andrew Lack, explaining the circumstances of Lauer's immediate termination.

The memo reads: “On Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer. It represented, in our review, a clear violation of company standards. As a result, we have decided to terminate employment." The memo also goes on to say that while this is the first complaint about his behavior in his time at NBC news, which at this point spans two decades, Lack feels the need to look into the possibility of more violations. CNN also reports that the New York Times has been working on a story about Lauer for "several weeks," according to the site's shared sources. In summary: it sounds like NBC anticipates more women coming forward.

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Matt Lauer has been terminated from NBC News. On Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer. As a result, we’ve decided to terminate his employment. pic.twitter.com/1A3UAZpvPb
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) November 29, 2017

Immediately, the public reacted the best way they know how: tweeting. Some of the loyal Today show viewers expressed shock and disbelief over the termination, but many took this opportunity to note how not surprised they were.

Me after finding out Matt Lauer has been terminated by NBC.#NBC #TodayShow #MattLauer pic.twitter.com/RuPAr00NB9
— Ellie G (@RaisingEll) November 29, 2017

Holy crap!!! Matt Lauer?! No, not you too! I’m heartbroken.? #mattlauer #TodayShow
— Allison Olin (@beastiegirl2) November 29, 2017

Not Matt Lauer Lawd Whyyy?? #NBC #TodayShow
— Chocolate Ting✨ (@OGKayBee) November 29, 2017

A few are calling for the return of female news anchors, and the vindication of Ann Curry, who exited her role on Today in June of 2013 after having a very tense relationship (as chronicled in this New York magazine piece) with Lauer, her on-air co-host at the time. Those calling for Curry to return to the morning news show seem the least surprised by Lauer's departure.

Savannah handled that speech with true class. It was perfect in wording and tone. That being said... can't wait to call my mom, who has been seeking justice for Ann Curry since 2012.
— Michelle Collins (@michcoll) November 29, 2017

Somewhere, Ann Curry just made her orange juice a mimosa https://t.co/YoNmo0tqfo
— Ira Madison III (@ira) November 29, 2017

Not at all surprised Matt Lauer got fired. Surprised it took this long. Bring back Ann Curry. #TodayShow
— Renee ⭐ (@reinbowstar) November 29, 2017

I am waking up to Matt Lauer being fired?! Where is @AnnCurry?? She needs to reclaim that seat. #TodayShow pic.twitter.com/T0PIqbNKB7
— just1lippe (@justlippe) November 29, 2017

Now can give Ann Curry, Natalie Moralese or Tamaron Hall their jobs back? Matt Lauer should have been out of there a long time ago. #TodayShow #MorningJoe
— Merry (@stellsani) November 29, 2017

If you have experienced sexual violence and are in need of crisis support, please call the RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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