Matt Lauer is speaking out in the wake of yet another scandal involving one of his Today Show co-hosts.
'I Cringe!' Matt Lauer Breaks Silence On Natalie Morales Affair Rumors & Ann Curry Scandal
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Matt Lauer is speaking out in the wake of yet another scandal involving one of his Today Show co-hosts.
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As Star reported rumors circulated yesterday that Natalie Morales is leaving Today for Access Hollywood in order to save her marriage following an affair with Matt.
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Natalie has vehemently denied the rumor, insisting, "There is absolutely no truth to this completely absurd story. It is damaging, hurtful and extremely sexist."
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And now, as he continues to "pee in a cup every day" in preparation for the Rio Olympics, Lauer has broken his silence on the topic of the alleged inappropriate relationship.
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"When you feel your family is being threatened and hurt, you speak up," he shared on the Mike Lupica Podcast. "And then you put your head down and go back about your business."
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."I have no time for it," he said of the gossip. "I consider it nonsense, and I consider it a distraction. I don't give it much thought," he continued. "It comes with the territory."
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To hammer home his point, he made a statement, saying. "Every aspect of this story is untrue, and it’s frankly sad that someone would tell lies to harm everyone involved."
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He also spoke up about his painful history with Ann Curry, amid widespread belief that he was the one responsible for her unceremonious departure from the show.
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"I cringe," he said, recalling how hard he had to work to restore the show following Ann-Gate. He was also sure to credit his staff for rising above the "negativity" and getting the job done.
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Matt Lauer is speaking out in the wake of yet another scandal involving one of his Today Show co-hosts.
Photo credit: Splash News
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As Star reported rumors circulated yesterday that Natalie Morales is leaving Today for Access Hollywood in order to save her marriage following an affair with Matt.
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Natalie has vehemently denied the rumor, insisting, "There is absolutely no truth to this completely absurd story. It is damaging, hurtful and extremely sexist."
Photo credit: Splash News
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And now, as he continues to "pee in a cup every day" in preparation for the Rio Olympics, Lauer has broken his silence on the topic of the alleged inappropriate relationship.
Photo credit: Splash News
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"When you feel your family is being threatened and hurt, you speak up," he shared on the Mike Lupica Podcast. "And then you put your head down and go back about your business."
Photo credit: Splash News
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."I have no time for it," he said of the gossip. "I consider it nonsense, and I consider it a distraction. I don't give it much thought," he continued. "It comes with the territory."
Photo credit: Splash News
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To hammer home his point, he made a statement, saying. "Every aspect of this story is untrue, and it’s frankly sad that someone would tell lies to harm everyone involved."
Photo credit: Splash News
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He also spoke up about his painful history with Ann Curry, amid widespread belief that he was the one responsible for her unceremonious departure from the show.
Photo credit: Splash News
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"I cringe," he said, recalling how hard he had to work to restore the show following Ann-Gate. He was also sure to credit his staff for rising above the "negativity" and getting the job done.
Photo credit: Splash News
