An insider revealed that the previous 'In the present day' co-host is considering making a return to the highlight practically 5 years after sexual misconduct accusations in opposition to him got here to gentle.
It’s been 5 years since sexual misconduct allegations got here out in opposition to Matt Lauer in the course of the peak of the #MeToo motion. Now, the previous In the present day host is reportedly in talks to safe a brand new podcast deal. A supply near the TV character revealed that he’s trying to return to the limelight in a brand new report for Us Weekly. “Matt Lauer remains to be clamoring for a comeback,” they instructed the outlet.
The supply defined that regardless that Matt looks like his TV profession is totally “over,” there's a podcast deal within the works, and he “now not feels disgrace” over the controversy surrounding the sexual misconduct accusations, which led to his firing in November 2017.
Matt was fired after 20 years of internet hosting In the present day, in addition to broadcasting for numerous different NBC packages, together with the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Dateline. After the allegations got here out, the media firm launched a press release to announce his firing. “We acquired an in depth criticism from a colleague about inappropriate sexual habits within the office by Matt Lauer. It represented, after severe assessment, a transparent violation of our firm’s requirements. In consequence, we’ve determined to terminate his employment,” they stated.
A lot about Matt’s alleged sexual misconduct was revealed within the ebook Catch And Kill by Ronan Farrow, together with an accusation by former producer Brooke Nevils, who claimed that the anchor had raped her. After Brooke’s accusations, Matt denied them in a press release on the time. “Every [sexual] act was mutual and utterly consensual. The story Brooke tells is stuffed with false particulars supposed solely to create the impression this was an abusive encounter. Nothing might be farther from the reality,” he stated partly.
After additional allegations got here out in opposition to Matt, his former In the present day co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb supplied their public help to the victims in an on-air assertion. “That is surprising and appalling,” Savannah stated. “I wish to say that I do know it wasn’t simple for our colleague Brooke to return ahead then, and it’s not simple now. We help her and any girl who has come ahead with claims.”
Shortly following the fallout, Matt and his spouse Annete Roque divorced, with the determination being finalized in 2019. The exes share three youngsters: Jack, 21, Romy, 18, and Thijs, 15. The insider additionally stated that Matt has begun courting once more, in keeping with Us Weekly.