Ann Curry Gets Fired From 'Today,' Has Teary Goodbye: Will You Miss Her?

by AdriHead Posted 2012/06/28 21:45:24

Related Topics: Ann Curry, Today Show, TV, Morning Shows, Matt Lauer

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Ann Curry ended her anchorship with "Today" Thursday morning after being fired due to low ratings. Curry was very emotional and had an awkward exchange with Matt Lauer.At 8:50 this morning, Ann Curry signed off as Today show co-host. It was a teary scene, and Ann was heart-breakingly apologetic, saying: "For all of you, who saw me as a groundbreaker, I'm sorry I couldn't carry the ball over the finish line… but I did try." Ouch. Matt Lauer offered a few words about Ann's contributions to the show, noting that she has "the biggest heart," which is a comment on her emotions, not her reporting skills. Matt also said, "It's not goodbye." But his body language was terribly casual — one arm up on the couch because yes, he owns the damn place — and the kiss he placed on Ann's head is best described as perfunctory. Al Roker and Natalie Morales each embraced Ann with hugs. No televised hug from Matt.

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Linda 2012/06/29 01:29:42

Yes

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I've always liked her and thought she did a good job. It's sad to see her go. I'll miss the sweet lady.
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jere.ch... to Walt 2012/07/03 18:20:14

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Most of us would, but I dont watch any of those shows.

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Walt to jere.ch... 2012/07/03 18:26:23

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We only have one local affiliate that reports the weather. It's nuts. The local NBC affiliate sells their weather forecasts to the local CBS affiliate so the local weather guy is on two channels. The others don't even have that.

When the local morning news is over, sometimes I don't change the channel fast enough and wind up seeing that stupid Matt Lauer face on my tv before I can find the remote!

LoL!

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Texas Gal 2012/06/28 23:18:08

No

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I won't miss her necessarily - I don't get attached to newscasters. I did happen to see her goodbye -- and I felt bad for her because she did seem to be rather upset.

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Tpem to Texas Gal 2012/06/29 01:41:59

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I wish I could get fired and come out with 10 million $!

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Texas Gal to Tpem 2012/06/30 00:24:50

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I heard that . . . . I didn't know she cashed in . . . but I still felt bad for her - she seemed sincerely upset.

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Diana 2012/06/28 23:15:50

Yes

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She was good in everything she did.They should have let Matt Lauer go.He's a pompass ass.He's not worth 25 million.

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betz to Diana 2012/06/28 23:49:05

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Exactly Diana. Matt could be at least partly to blame for the low ratings.

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Yo'Adri... to Diana 2012/07/03 18:49:12

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Does anyone LIKE Matt Lauer?????

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Diana to Yo'Adri... 2012/07/03 22:32:50

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To me he has no warmth or personality.

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jere.chievres 2012/06/28 23:15:13

No

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Hell no

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Scott (o)(o) 2012/06/28 23:11:08

Yes

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NBC Dumbasses at work again No wonder they have the lowest rated network of the 4 major ones

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Dee 2012/06/28 23:09:05

No

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I never watched her or The Today show.

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LarryFine to Dee 2012/06/29 12:17:39

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Hope you don't mind; I just borrowed your response as I never did either!

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Dee to LarryFine 2012/06/29 12:50:46

Anytime, LarryFine! When I heard the name Ann Curry, I honestly could not put a face with it!

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LarryFine to Dee 2012/06/29 12:55:23

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The BC's and the BS news networks are dying a slow death in the ratings.

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Dee to LarryFine 2012/06/29 13:48:11

You would think their viewership would go up with all of the folks canceling their cable because they can't afford it anymore.

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LarryFine to Dee 2012/06/29 14:30:50

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Can't even afford to turn on the TV!!

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Dee to LarryFine 2012/06/29 14:56:46

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LOL!

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Yo'Adri... to LarryFine 2012/07/03 18:50:04

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We can only hope it's over SOON!

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lin sugar lips 2012/06/28 23:08:10

No

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I stopped watching NBC back in 2008.

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Yo'Adri... to lin sug... 2012/07/03 18:50:39

BOOM....!

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♥•judy•♥ 2012/06/28 23:05:21

Yes

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awww :( i hate to see them leave :*(

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Deborah 2012/06/28 22:59:34

Yes

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I liked her much more than that Matt Lauer, he is corny and unlikable.

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stevegtexas@aol.com 2012/06/28 22:46:43

Yes

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why did she get fired from the show? she is pretty neat i thought. what happened?

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stevegtexas@aol.com 2012/06/28 22:46:42

why did she get fired from the show? she as pretty neat i thought. what happened?

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upsevendown 2012/06/28 22:39:10

Yes

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She was the only one that was down to earth and not full of herself. She spoke to people in a fresh way and not condescendingly. I'll miss Ann Curry. She is a breath of fresh air.

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Yo'Adri... to upseven... 2012/07/03 18:51:48

Isn't it funny how different people have different "takes" on her???? Human nature I suppose, and what you look for...or want...in a person.

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Chris D 2012/06/28 22:08:52 (edited)

No

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...Ratings were not Ann Curry's fault!

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Lanikai to Chris D 2012/06/29 01:20:23

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No, they weren't, but network NEVER blames the man, ONLY the woman.

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Chris D to Lanikai 2012/06/29 16:41:00

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She shouldn't have taken the blame, but women don't get it any worse then men when it comes to getting canned for bad ratings...

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Lisa 2012/06/28 22:01:48

No

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I don't watch the show so I don't really care

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Jon Peter 2012/06/28 22:01:33

No

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I didn't find her noteworthy.

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Haley 2012/06/28 21:59:29

Yes

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Matt Lauer is a jerk. I liked Ann Curry and I wish her the best.

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Lorelei Lee 2012/06/28 21:58:49

No

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I don't even watch the show or know who she is.

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rightside 2012/06/28 21:56:06

No

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I don't watch hardly any main stream TV. I don't like their left slant and I get really tired of the "celebrity" thing. They are just another tabloid TV show.

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Yo'Adri... to rightside 2012/07/03 18:52:33

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BOOM now that's the CORRECT answer folks.!

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rightside to Yo'Adri... 2012/07/03 20:45:22

Besides that, I heard that they are giving her 10 million to quit. WOW! Please let them fire me!

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