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Savannah Guthrie Recalls Replacing Ann Curry on 'Today' Amid Show Drama
Savannah Guthrie reflected on taking over Ann Curry's role on 'Today' after the host was let go from the NBC morning show in 2012
She departed the show just one year later amid rumors that NBC believed her and Lauer’s alleged lack of chemistry led to low ratings. TODAY cast members Al Roker, Matt Lauer, Ann Curry, Natalie Morales, Hoda Kotb, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Savannah Guthrie light The Empire State Building in honor of the 60th Anniversary of “Today” on January 12, 2012 in New York City.Taylor Hill/FilmMagicAt the time of her Today exit, Curry told viewers on air, “This is not as I expected to ever leave this couch after 15 years, but I am so grateful.” She tearfully added, “And for all of you who saw me as a groundbreaker, I’m sorry I couldn’t carry the ball over the finish line. Alongside her incredible success as the cohost of Today, the television journalist has also had her fair share of hardships throughout the years.
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