Kathie Lee Gifford: Matt Lauer’s Dismissal Is ‘Very, Very Sad’ | TODAY
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- Kathie Lee Gifford says the news that Matt Lauer has been dismissed from NBC News after a complaint from a colleague about inappropriate behavior in the workplace is “very, very sad.” Hoda Kotb agrees that it is a difficult day at NBC News.
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Kathie Lee Gifford: Matt Lauer’s Dismissal Is ‘Very, Very Sad’ | TODAY
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Justice for Ann Curry. NBC finally got rid of a pariah.
"pariah"...is that a Gum disease?
Joselerio M PBS too. Charlie Rose didn't pay his interns and he subjected them to sexual overtures, according to reports.
Isn't that servitude?
Comcast needs to do a cleanup with an independent investigation over at NBC. And PBS needs to ensure oversight of its independent producers like Charlie Rose, or risk eroding the public trust on which it counts.
Something is rotten at the aforementioned organizations for this vile behavior to go on for so long. We need to thank Ronan Farrow for shining the black light.
You bet
Yes, justice for Ann
I’ve always felt he was smug and arrogant. I’m not surprised by this at all.
Corey Morrell f
Agreed 100%
Lauer became very condescending with interviews, almost an ambush if it involved anything controversial. His wife has been down this road with him and his affairs, so contemptible.
Corey Morrell they are all smug arrogant liars
Thank you! I could tell he was a jerk for years too.
Laurer is a bully, always has been, always above the law!! Gotcha Lauer
And he's laughing all the way to the bank. He got a nice parting gift. He won't be on tv anymore, however, his bank account is far from zero.
WTF Kathie. What about those WOMEN he harassed? Screw thissss
Agreed. I wonder if Ann Curry might have learned something 🤔 about it; maybe that could have figured in his shoving her to the door.
Kathie, what are you talking about?
I quit my job five years ago because of bad behavior from my boss. I told HR and they stood by him because he's important to the company. Now, I can't find a job in my field without a reference, as they relayed this information to him. I hope it is a different time now. This is good news. I doubt NBC would have fired Lauer without evidence. I have no sympathy for Lauer. There hasn't been much sympathy for me or other women like me until now. I don't want sympathy. I want respect. Why should we be sympathetic for this man?
If you happened upon this clip and watched the chat between Hoda and Kathie-Lee, you would think Matt Lauer was the victim of something, rather than an alleged serial sexual harasser. Not a great look from either of these ladies there.
Somewhere Ann Curry is making her morning orange juice into a mimosa.
Davin Ellicson Ooooh so true. Sips ☕
I have a feeling that Ann Curry is above this. But, I certainly was thinking about how she is taking this and I do believe in Karma
Autumn Meadows
I totally agree. That's what sets Ann apart. Matt has that same mentality that Bryant Gumbel had which lead to his demise as well. Even though it was slightly different circumstances but there in lies the rub. Men with too much power and no empathy for their fellow man/woman kind.
That is hysterical!
brilliant comment. thank you for the giggle.
Why are people sad? Why should Lauer deserve sympathy?
f r EH - d ee V They’re sad because they were close to him & I guess they didn’t expect him to do anything like this. I’m sure you’d feel very sad as well if one of your close friends had done something this horrible. It’s not that she doesn’t feel horrible for what happened to the victims because they all do. But they’re all just really upset because of what he did & they thought better of him.
He is their friend. Of course they are sad. They have said it's hard to deal with their love of the man, and their dislike of what he did. He is still their friend
f r EH - d ee V
He deserves to be in Jail,they all do!
they're probably grieving the person they THOUGHT matt was that's now gone, and are saddened and shocked that he is an alleged s*xual predator
Yes Kathy Lee, we are all lowly humans needing forgiveness. However, Matt Lauer is a grown man and allegedly had a "way of life" living in this sort of behavior. Predators come in all shades, sizes, and roles.
I personally hold people in powerful or leadership positions to a HIGHER standard. If anyone is innocent--- the truth will show itself. Those who have nothing to hide--- will remain standing in the light.
Thank you
Sad that women have had to deal with pigs in the workplace all these years.
Pigs?
Its sad us men have to deal with land whales like yourself
Kay Mitchell same as everyone else
Umm what about the woman he allegedly harassed. I am sure her life is altered as well
Exactly.
Question... when are the women from the Today show going to be fired for their sexual misconduct on air?? Double standard much? ua-cam.com/video/-h8YBxsJjmc/v-deo.html
Allegedly
Brown Street where’s the proof? Any actual evidence besides allegations? I could say you harassed me...
I hate how because it hit close to home, they are now focusing on forgiveness for the sexual predator and nor the victim... poor Matt and his family... we still love you Matt... no one is perfect Matt...BUT WHAT ABOUT THE VICTIM AND ALL THE OTHER VICTIMS THAT HAVE COME FORWARD?? Sure, they knew him a long time but we "knew" Bill Cosby even longer. Wrong is wrong and now Matt needs to face the music. All this crying and boo hooing over Matt is ridiculous. Yes... you may be torn... but can we PLEASE STAND WITH THE VICTIMS and say NO MORE!?
💪💕
Bring back Ann!
*slaps the both of you*
Yes!!! Bring back Ann!!!
I've missed Ann so much.
Dewaine Montgomery What happened to Ann Curry ?. I always thought she was the most gracious Newscaster.
Corey Morrell Or Katie!
How can you say it’s a sad day! He was terminated for sexual harassment! You would be having heads roll if it was someone else. Shame on you! No one cares if you are saddened. This has got to stop!
It is very disgusting and unprofessional to see all these long very, very sad faces. For a accused and fired predator. This one the reasons why.It takes some women and men. So long to report sexaual abuse and harassment in the work place.Because when a famous ,or just well loved, respected and high paid cash cow for a company. Assaults a woman or man. They feel they want be believed if they report it or they will be fired. Everybody is talking about their warm fuzzy feelings about Matt. What about his victim or victims. Who feels sorry for her? Report the story and keep your personal feelings to their selves.
MADONNA Clark they probably never imagined one of their years long colleagues is a deviant.
You can't just love somebody and have them as a best friend, then automatically hate them entirely for having made a mistake.
jc1424 exactly!
completely agree!!!
MADONNA Clark gurl... they sad because this bs is cutting into their liquor time. No wine 🍷 for those two 🐥 today.
I remember watching "Today" once, over 20 years ago, when Matt Lauer made a remark that I thought was really inappropriate. He said Katie Couric wanted naked pictures of Mel Gibson but has to settle for Joe Witte (a meteorologist for "Today" at the time). Couric just kind of shook her head and tried to "haha" it off, but I couldn't believe it. That was an out-of-the-blue sexually tinged comment that embarrassed a young, undeserving Katie Couric, who had in no way provoked it even as "banter". I thought it was really inappropriate and weird and it's stuck with me for 20-25 years (must have been early '90s).
Matt Lauer needs to be taught a lesson. Does anyone agree?
They are acting as if he died smdh. What about the women that are damaged as a result of what "Matt Lowreyyyy" did? What the phuck is wrong with people in today's society.
King Santos humans are what's wrong with today's society.
King Santos the Matt they thought they knew did die.
Let me ask you a question. If *you* had ever been caught doing something that your friends or family thought was out of your character, wouldn't you want your loved ones to show you love and compassion, or would you expect them to throw you under the bus/disown you? Think about that!
By the way, you need to go back and listen to what Hoda and Kathie Lee said about the woman who came forward. Listen carefully!!
Karma justice for Ann curry
mar dileo I loved Ann. What happened ??
There are two wonderful celebrities in news. Katie Couric and Ann Curry.
Not really as she could have followed up when she reported it. She was with NBC until 2015.
Sad day?? He’s a predictor a man that took advantage of a fellow colleague be sad for her. I really believe that they knew this about him,
Koda, Kathy, savanna we are disgusted with your coddling words about Matt. You are off base. Too much talk about Lauer and your friendships. Let's address why he fired. NO Pass. #nopass
I have to say I don't feel bad for Matt, or any others that have been exposed I feel for all the victims that have finally exposed these high profile men. There called sexual predators that take advantage of there position in our society to abuse woman, men, and children to fulfill there sexual desires no matter how it affects the victims. Matt worth millions he'll buy his way out of this like many do. Shame on you Matt Lauer, you will be forgotten in time like all the others. NBC did the right thing by letting you go. 100% . Bring Back Ann Curry !!! She's my choice I'm sure most would agree. I'll be surprised if Matt apologizes hopefully he will not that it will change how people view him after this bombshell. Karma always prevails !!!!
Rick Tardiff EXACTLY !
Rick Tardiff
Mk
Why a sad day? Are you serious this guy Matt made 25 million a year and felt he could bother women in such a degrading way!!!! What is there to be sad about your dear dear friend is set for life. How about the individuals he bothered? Everyone in the news station knew this about matt.
Sorry but he always seemed arrogant, creepy and a bully. Well done NBC
I always thought Matt Lauer was a creep. I was shocked with the garbage he got away with--like the Trump/Clinton town halls during the campaign. He was so ingratiating to Trump and so disrespectful and misogynous toward Clinton.
Shame on those women for crying over him. He made his bed, let him lie in it now. Maybe he (as well as others who have done this) should think first. Would they like it if their sister or mother was treated that way?
I'm not surprised, I don't know why anyone else is shocked. Matt Lauer is a Tool
Daycee Caughill so do you wear hanes or avia socks and new balance sneakers? Yes or no?
Sean Wooldridge besides the Hanes, which is a No. I don't even know what the others are
Daycee Caughill do you wear avia socks and new balance sneakers?
The rumors about Lauer have been out for years what do you think the acts his wife was referring to in the divorce filing was the McRib not coming back?
What were the rumors?
His wife filed for divorce back in 2006 I think over inhumane and crazy behavior, something like that. Then she withdrew her divorce filing. They basically lived separate lives since then.
Matt likely did not wan to part with the money or vice versa, I mean just get a divorce.
Try telling the woman who was harassed that “God will heal the wounds”. What a highly insensitive, biased, and shady thing to push onto another person. Just because it hit close to home, doesn’t mean anyone should get a pass. No one is asking you to burn him at the stake, but serious accountability and punishment is warranted towards Matt.
Was sooo tired of seeing him over sooo many yrs-always seemed arrogant to me in his interviews. When u give someone too much power for so long they become entitled! Very happy that NBC was proactive in standing up for women & happy to know these men r being held accountable. Finally Women r being heard & validated. Thankyou NBC!
Shame on Kathy Lee Gifford, defending ... No, we are none of us perfect, but we do know right from wrong. How smug he was over the years, good riddance to a hypocrite. Lay off the wine mabye you could see a bit clearer.
Yes, get off the sauce kathie !!!! You look terrible
B the ginger kitty she’s not defending sin. She’s defending a broken man who needs Jesus. You know the prostitute that was gana be stoned? You’re all stoning. Put the stone down. He needs Jesus. Jesus can change his perverted behaviors. He healed my alcoholism he can heal Matt.
Shame on YOU. Maybe it's easy for YOU to toss aside a friend of 30 years, but Kathy Lee had the courage to show merciful compassion.
@@TetelestaiontheCross Amen.
Your honor! I know he brutally slaughtered those 5 people in his basement, but he was sooooo nice to me! I love him!! Disgusted at these people crying over this pervert. No it’s not murder, but whatever he did was a disgusting act, and it’s not YOUR husband, so why are you giving him a pass you TODAY women!?! Fie on you!
Kathie Lee, you are truly a wonderful person. Your commentary on this sad story was truly Spirit-filled. More people need to go to Church. God Bless You!
Theyre acting like somebody died...😒😒😒
Tanya Sunshine 😄😄😄
Tanya Sunshine because he did. He wasn’t the person they thought he was. It was a lie. That feels like a death.
"You question your own judgement"...YESSSS!!! That's the smartest thing I think I've ever heard Kathy Lee say.
you can tell with lauers korey feldman interview hes guilty
Maintenance Man so true. Forgot about that!
I gotta say, though I never really liked the guy,he seems so arrogant but I didn’t peg him for a pervert. Just goes to show you though that you never know. Men will be men. Anyway, I am super shocked that with just the one complaint against him they fired him?! Wow. It must’ve been something REALLY horrendous. They wouldn’t just fire Matt friggin Lauer so easily. I’m trusting their judgment on this one. It must’ve been BAD.
Alison H read the Variety article. It is beyond appalling.
Oh men will be men? Ouch
It wasnt 1 thing he did. It was many. And no all men arent like this. Ask your father
Men will be men ? Im guessing you live alone with your dog. What a stupid remark
Alison H men will NOT be men. I'm 100% offended
Yes, we’re all broken but the difference is that not all of us sexually assault women.
I don't know what's more saddening: the fact that so many guys feel they have the right to abuse female co-workers, or the partisans in the comment section, tryna ng to turn this into a red rallying cry.
We want Ann Currey back now please.
She's a homegirl.
With all these sexual harassment claims coming out now, it really makes me wonder if there's a man out there who HASN'T ever done it at some point in his life!! As a woman, I have been a victim myself, many times over, and you just come to accept that it's somehow "normal" male behavior...which it is, but SHOULDN'T be. I'm SO GLAD that these men are FINALLY being held accountable for their actions, though! It's WAY overdue!
Sad... For who Matt? He is finally getting what he deserves. Expose them ALL!!!!
NBC knew about this
Beautiful words from Kathie Lee!
"...our dear dear friend" yes, I'm sure no one knew or suspected! (Being sarcastic of course). Bottom line there's all type of people, even women that will support misconduct as long as they're careers aren't affected by it.
Kathie Lee Gifford is standing up for Matt not for his victims.
Sherry D Sickening, isn't it?
2017 has not been such a great year for so many.
David Richardson And there's more to come.
Yeah the Year end review is going to be preeeetty depressing. Starting with January's inauguration. Oh, sorry should I no have brought that up? On Dec 31st everyone should watch Storks and Secret Life of Pets.
I'm doing alright
Preach
You mean the Donna Brizil proving the DNC Primary were rigged and a fraud?
I'm so very glad Matt got his, just watching the show there were times you got a glimpse of the real Matt, THANK you karma. 😁
Deborah Johnson yea look what he did to Ann Curry😂.
Shut up Kathy this isn't your husbands situation.
Belinda Washington
But it actually was her husband's situation at one time. She forgave him. Lauer on the other hand needs forgiveness "again" from his wife and maybe victim.
love how Hida is nodding and repeating the last word of a sentence like she's not really listening lmao
I can't believe she is excusing him!!!
yea no Matt is trash for disrespecting women and if people can’t learn to properly punish a sexual assaulter then nothing is gonna change you can’t say that you still support him if you really want things to c
Shocking ! And Shameful
I Miss Anne Curry
Why is it a sad day? He abused women, he's a sexual harraser! Are you siding with the offender?
Where is your solidarity for women?
I can't believe you are sad about it. What happened to feminism?
We all should be happy Matt Lauer AND Charlie Rose got fired, and I hope more of these sexual abusers end up unemployed. Let's all hold hands and celebrate! 🎉🎊
When will the pedophiles be outed????
Forgiveness, yes. But this is inexcusable!!!!
Sad situation?! "Devastated"? "Heart Broken"? What? We need to feel happy and grateful that his behaviour was taken out of the NBC Network workplace. Justice must prevail for our society.
Kathy Lee’s response was spot on. Rarely do we get such honesty & willingness by a celebrity to share their true feelings & emotions, coupled by their ability to share one of the most painful moments of betrayal, forgiveness & redemption in their own personal life. Life is complicated. I’ve always liked Kathy Lee, but this video of her discussing the Matt Lauer situation makes me love & respect her so much more.
they are all hyprocrites
I agree wholeheartedly. When Savannah tried to get some tears rolling, it just didn't happen. She couldn't stand him and Al with the weather tried to be saddened but he couldn't stand him. I wouldn't be surprised if Willy Geist steps into those shoes. Whatever poor old Matt did, it must be a doozy. I always liked Ann Curry and what he did to Ann and god knows how many other people is justified karma 3 times over. I'm sure the producer told all of them to put on a sad façade intead of popping out the champagne.
People seem to be more sad about Matt than the women involved
I don’t believe his co-workers didn’t know about his behavior! Even Katy once said in an interview, “the most annoying thing that Matt does, is, he’s ALWAYS pinching my behind.”
Angela Martinez He did it to less powerful women but surely there were rumors floating around.
Why feel sorry for Matt Lauer? He is a RICH, WHITE, EDUCATED CELEBRITY, he will not be facing foreclosure (probably a penthouse apartment), he will not have to remove his children from private school, his rich, white, educated friends will not abandon him. His wife will not divorce him. He will not lose anything from this. Matt Lauer will most likely gain a talk show, a podcast, and other benefits that will keep him connected to his rich, white celebrity lifestyle. Matt Lauer will be just fine.
Knock it off, Tatina. The "white" comments are unnecessary.
So is Matt Lauer where they're going to start drawing the line because he manipulated those around him with the nice guy card? *eye roll*
You don't seem very sympathetic towards the offendee. As a women this is insulting. It takes so much cougar for someone to come forward with something like what Matt did to that person. I have not watched your show in over a year because of this. I use to watch it every morning. Never again. This is so sad to see Kathy. How could you be so off putting towards that person? Shame.
Kathie Lee had more grace for Lauer than the victim..gross
They're acting as if he died.
I admire Kathy for saying so much in the situation as difficult as live television can be under these circumstances. She was both sincere and inspiring. New fave!
I'm disappointed that Kathie Lee and all of the staff pretend to be ignorant of what was going on!!
Maryanne Manikoth yeah that’s what it seemed like.
WHAT!? This is CRAZY!
Come on Hippocrate NBC. Don't use two different standards. Why is so sad? Would you have the same feeling if Matt Lauer's were a republican? Did you have the same feeling for FOX news anchor Bill O'Reilly?
Abusayeed Haque What does politic has to do with this.
Why would they have the feeling for Bill O’Reilly? They didn’t work with him. She was speaking from a personal vantage point.
Matt Lauer is a registered Republican, not that his partisan affiliation is relevant to this video.
Never liked these two to begin with, detest them more then ever now.. save your sob story for the VICTIMS not the millionaire who used his power to take advantage of women.. just sickening!
Your sad for someone who is accused of such things?, i'm sorry I don't understand. If my friend was accused of this I would feel sick. If he did these things then it's not ok. I also don't think NBC would have fired him unless it was pretty bad, probably more was found than they have even said.
They should always remain devastated. No turning back.
Kathie the sweat shop queen
This was a rational interview until the end when they start empathizing with Matt and encouraging forgiveness. This man knowingly abused his power, serially cheated on his wife, betrayed his colleagues and hurt many women (and his family) in the process. These women clearly have strong cognitive dissonance (struggling with two different realities at the same time) but it would have been wise to think through their statements more before speaking. Ultimatley, this was a terribly LONG OVERDUE firing, a massive improvement to the safety of women at NBC, but more importantly, a major signal to the world about how we need to respect women.
Exactly what I was thinking
PREACH KATHIE !!!!
Very Well said Kathy Lee Gifford, I prayed for you over the many years since your ordeal. But all GLORY TO GOD, YOU PUT THE RECORD STRAIGHT, YOU HELPED SO MANY WOMEN AND MEN THIS MORNING. God Bless You Both this morning and everyday! . YOU DON'T KNOW ME BUT I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOU FOR YOUR CANDIDNESS, AND HONESTY. Stay True! E,NY
"He had a button under his desk that allowed him to lock his door from the inside without getting up." WOW. If I had a friend like that I would not be this generous. Shows how pathological he was in his harassment.
EXACTLY
I hope that all these accusations are true.
He didn't die. Calm down everyone. Smh
Reportedly Hoda and Kathie Lee were so upset, that they increased their daily alcohol intake by a whole box of Franzia wine, bringing the total to 3 boxes per day, per person.
kev3d where did you see that.
I don't understand all of a sudden after Harvey Weinstein everybody is speaking up. I don't know if I should believe these things or not
Boo hoo to Matt getting fired. LMAO
This was such a sad day for day time TV. But I couldn't help but crack up at the lady in red, holding up the sign in the background during such an emotional moment 😂😭
Lauer was great at delivering the headlines but his behavior within the workplace behind the scenes was inexcusable. At this point, it's simply a bad idea to shower him with praise or "text" him like Kathie Lee admitted to doing on air after he was fired. NBC executives dropped him like a rock....now it's time for their journalists and correspondents to do the same.
I am beyond shocked to hear this news. I know its so hard for all of you. But, It needed to happen. You need to feel safe at your job. Prayers of healing for all of you! We love you all very much!
Sister In The Lord E.E.W That’s cuz you are a fool!
Tell me how can Matt be your friend with all the horrible things he has done like with Ann curry and Al Roker and the women he violated..... I could not ever respect and like a man like this let alone still be my friend... I stop watching today show after the horrible 9/11 show i could not stand the way he was reporting on that dreadful morning....I switched to GMA and have watched everyday since. Now i may go back to nbc but the damage has been done!!!
Why would this woman wait four years to complain about this? I don’t get it.
Thank You Kathy! That was beautiful. Love Love Love
NBC made the right decision. It was an amazingly courageous woman that found the strength to tell her story. Bless her. I imagine that the women in Matt Lauer's life will finally find out, how non existant, his respect for women really was. My heart breaks for his female family members and friends that had to find this out in such a public way.
Karma
Savannah and Kathie Lee got their eye makeup done in the dark, lol
I have completely lost all respect (what little was left) for Kathy. Kathy claims to be a Victim of Harrasment herself. Seems like she has more empathy for Matt rather than his victims. Smh
Who will be next? These allegations are gaining unprecedented momentum.
gaston0770 About friggin time
The women predators that prey on other women that have the same power
I can't stand Kathy Lee Griffin. I have always felt that she is a hypocrite. She comes across as cold.
Molly Popp ummm two different women. Lol
I wonder how long ago this was? I'm a female and MOST WOMEN are approached in their life time in a way that makes them uncomfortable. WHAT'S WRONG WITH SAYING NO AND THEN REPORT IT? Not that she didn't do this but others have waited. I feel like it should be reported within 24 hours of the incident. I know there are others that will be called out sooner or later and I'm sure America will not be surprised as we are not at this moment . PRAYERS GOING UP FOR ALL PARTIES
Kathie is 100 percent telling THE TRUTH! Whether people believe or understand it or not, IT IS THE TRUTH!
Donald trump did it and he's our president 😒
Fire him too!!!!
Fake news sweetheart. Liberals like to accuse people of what they themselves actually do. And brainwash the sheep that rhey is " the moral good people"
Liberals preaching that they are the driving force behind female empowerment and yet, whenever someone from their aisle does something inappropriate, they direct their attention to Trump, from whom all 13 cases were dropped xD
Baby Luv You Right About That.
Baby Luv You Got That Right.
Kathie you are not 16 yrs old cut the hair and too much makeup
Amen Kathie Lee!! Never apologize for reaching out to God because He has said..."in all ways acknowledge Him and He will direct thy path". Therefore, it's ALWAYS a good time to "go to church". You so eloquently reminded us that ONLY GOD can truly heal, and all parties affected by this tragedy need prayer and healing.
To the employee that reported the offense, I am so sorry that you are yet another survivor sexual harrassment, and I applaud your bravery. You are not alone and are in the prayers of millions of survivros across the world.
To Mrs. Lauer and her children, (how does she even begin to explain this), you are not alone. Hold tightly to God's unchanging hand. We pray for your strength. It's quite unfortunate that your private family life is now in full view of the public, to be scrutinized and evaluated. You and your family are in the prayers of millions of the faithful across the world.
To the co-workers that have known and worked with Matt Lauer for years, you are in our prayers. As journalists, you are looked to for unbiased reporting of national and world events. Now the story is personal and devastating. As both Hoda and Savannah stated earlier, "we just received this news this morning, are still processing this unfolding event. But we will still report to you (the viewers) updates as we receive them." The shock and sadness was tangible and could be felt throughout the entire broadcast, yet the journalists continued on and persevered. Again, we pray your strength now and in the coming weeks and months.
To Matt Lauer, you are not the first to be in this position, and I fear you will not be the last. Unfortunately as a public figure, your misdeeds and its consequences are being played out on a national stage in full view of the public. Not only does that does not negate your need for prayer, healing, and forgiveness, it actually increases the need. As Kathie Lee reminded us..."all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God". No one is without sin, therefore we cannot throw stones. You are in the prayers of any and all whom have had to bow their heads and knees to ask for forgivness from a benevolent God.
Oh, how sad that Matt has been fired. How will I go in in my life? LOL