Matt Lauer’s firing from the Today show last month due to “inappropriate sexual behavior” in the workplace was coupled with rumors of an alleged affair between him and former co-worker, Natalie Morales.
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In the wake of the shocking allegations, Matt’s wife,
Annette Roque, was said to be divorcing the former NBC host after his sexual harassment scandal. The ex-model’s father told reporters that his daughter was betrayed by her husband and
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“I have no words for her husband. What he has done is bad. Everybody feels betrayed,” Henri, 76, said to reporters. “She is not going to stay with him and work it out. They are not together trying to work it out.”
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However, sources spoke to People magazine and said that the journalist is hopeful they can reconcile for the sake of their three children — sons Jack, 16, and Thijs, 11, and daughter Romy, 14.
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The couple, who have been married for 19 years, are still living together; however, they are no longer wearing their wedding rings.
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And while naked ring fingers may indicate a separation is on the horizon sources, say that Matt “is fighting to save the marriage." "He doesn’t want a divorce. Both of them, their first thought is their children," an insider said.
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“The kids are noticing this, but they’re being very open about this and explaining everything,” another insider told the publication.
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With high schoolers and a preteen, the parents of three don’t want to disrupt the lives of their children.
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Since news broke that Matt, who was with NBC for over 20 years, was fired, dozens of current and former NBC staffers came forward with stories alleging that the disgraced host exposed himself to co-workers and gave another a sex toy with an explicit note attached detailing how he’d use it on her. The allegations were uncovered in a bombshell Variety investigation.
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Annette and Matt’s marital issues date back to 2006, when the mother-of-three briefly filed for divorce. In court documents obtained by the National Enquirer, she claimed her husband committed “cruel and inhumane” acts against her, demonstrating “extreme anger and hostility.” However, three weeks after filing court papers, she withdrew them.
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For now, “no long-term decisions have been made” regarding their marriage, the first source says. “They’re still taking it day by day," the insider added.
In the wake of the shocking allegations, Matt’s wife,
Annette Roque, was said to be divorcing the former NBC host after his sexual harassment scandal. The ex-model’s father told reporters that his daughter was betrayed by her husband and
will not be staying with him after his many mistakes.“I have no words for her husband. What he has done is bad. Everybody feels betrayed,” Henri, 76, said to reporters. “She is not going to stay with him and work it out. They are not together trying to work it out.”
However, sources spoke to People magazine and said that the journalist is hopeful they can reconcile for the sake of their three children — sons Jack, 16, and Thijs, 11, and daughter Romy, 14.
The couple, who have been married for 19 years, are still living together; however, they are no longer wearing their wedding rings.
And while naked ring fingers may indicate a separation is on the horizon sources, say that Matt “is fighting to save the marriage." "He doesn’t want a divorce. Both of them, their first thought is their children," an insider said.
“The kids are noticing this, but they’re being very open about this and explaining everything,” another insider told the publication.
With high schoolers and a preteen, the parents of three don’t want to disrupt the lives of their children.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Since news broke that Matt, who was with NBC for over 20 years, was fired, dozens of current and former NBC staffers came forward with stories alleging that the disgraced host exposed himself to co-workers and gave another a sex toy with an explicit note attached detailing how he’d use it on her. The allegations were uncovered in a bombshell Variety investigation.
Annette and Matt’s marital issues date back to 2006, when the mother-of-three briefly filed for divorce. In court documents obtained by the National Enquirer, she claimed her husband committed “cruel and inhumane” acts against her, demonstrating “extreme anger and hostility.” However, three weeks after filing court papers, she withdrew them.
Photo credit: Getty Images
For now, “no long-term decisions have been made” regarding their marriage, the first source says. “They’re still taking it day by day," the insider added.
