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[Blind Gossip] The Executive Producers of this successful TV show with that domineering Male Star are now talking about a possible new cast member… who is actually an old cast member!

They are considering making an offer to his original female costar from years ago! She may be a bit long in the tooth, but people have always loved her. It’s good timing, too. Her last couple of jobs have flopped, she is ripe for the picking, the location is perfect… and they don’t have to worry about her sleeping with or getting stabbed by the Male Star!

Similar: He’ll Stab You In The Back

TV Show:

Male Star:

Original Female Costar:

[Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea?

SOLVED!

TV Show: Today

Male Star: Matt Lauer

Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

Last year, Matt Lauer and the producers at Today were looking for a new co-host.

The exits of Amy Robach, Ann Curry, and Natalie Morales had all been messy and dramatic. Lauer was not very excited about being paired with Savannah Guthrie. She was a nice person and competent enough at her job as the host of the third hour of Today, but she just didn’t have the chemistry with Matt, nor the star power to pull an audience.

“Competent” simply wasn’t good enough for NBC’s huge $500 million Today franchise. So they started looking to replace Savannah.

Matt had always had great chemistry with Katie Couric, who was Matt’s co-host from 1991-2006. Her ability to pair well with Matt would be a “sure thing.”

After leaving Today, Katie had had a few career missteps. A failed talk show called Katie, an ineffective stint at Yahoo, and a low-rated gig as anchor of the CBS Evening News left her looking for a new opportunity.

There was some debate among Today producers as to whether Couric was now too old (she is currently 60), whether she would be interested, how much they would need to pay her, etc. Long story short, they were never able to close the deal with Couric for her return.

Much later, Today producers made the offer to Fox’s Megyn Kelly for her star power. Savannah Guthrie was kept in place at Today, and Tamron Hall got booted from the third hour of Today, while Megyn Kelly got her feet wet in morning TV and tried to develop an audience of her own.

Now that Matt Lauer is gone, everything is up in the air.

Who will replace Matt Lauer?

Will they keep Savannah Guthrie as the co-host of Today?

Will they move Megyn Kelly to the first hour?

Will producers reach out to Katie Couric again?

And… what about Ann Curry and Tamron Hall and Natalie Martinez and Josh Elliott and everyone else that Matt Lauer pushed out? Now that Mr. Evil is gone, all sorts of possibilities open up!

This could get interesting!

Congratulations to Themomica for being first with the correct response!

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  5. scooby says

    The Today Show

    Matt Lauer

    Katie Couric

    Yeah bring her back I might start watching again

  7. Pink Floyd says

    This sounds like the Today show.

    Tv show: Today show

    Male star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric or Meredith Viera they both flopped in their post Today show jobs but Meredith seems devoted to her husband to want be committed to those hours again. Katie Couric is probably desperate for a job, Yahoo let her out of her contract so she is slithering for another big time job.

    Bad idea and another desperation attempt for Matt Lauer to try to renew his contract.

  9. AtlKayak says

    TV Show: The Today Show
    Male Star: Matt Lauer
    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric
    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Bad. Too much too late. They have lost their ratings and doubtful they can get it back.

  10. gc02ef says

    Today show
    Matt Laurer
    Katie Couric

    Meh, would prefer Rosie O’donnell or someone to spice up the set and make more laughs.

  18. bostonbratt says

    TV Show Today
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

    Noooooo! We have Savannah who is annoying enough. Why bring this one in to?

    • tellmemore says

      Maybe she’ll push Savannah out. I used to like her, but she really annoys me, too, now.

  19. sassygurl1987 says

    TV Show: The Today Show
    Male Star: Matt Lauer
    Original Female Costar: KATIE COURIC

    It’s a good idea! Katie is very popular and still respected. The Today Show really needs a reboot right now!

  22. TX1961 says

    TV Show: Today Show
    Male Star: Matt Lauer
    Original Female Co Star: Jane Pauley or Katie Couric

  24. GeorgiaR says

    Today, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric. Good idea because she is probably the only person who could rein him in, and there is no way he would try to stab her in the back. Plus there is little likelihood that they would have an affair because they are like brother and sister and she is happily married. Bad idea for her though, because she’s been there, done that.

  25. Westie says

    TV Show: Today

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    Must be Matt Lauer Day.

  26. I Am PunkA says

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

    No way. Do not bring her back. Should have dumped Savannah and promoted Natalie to her position, but they keep getting it wrong at Today.

  29. MizGrandma says

    Today Show, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric. Great idea, because I could again watch the show.

  30. yourPRisajoke says

    TV Show: Today Show

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Good idea. And once she’s settled in, time ot replace him.

  33. brendles says

    The Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric
    Bad idea unless she can really put him in his place–I’d pay money to watch that!

  38. stanton says

    Katie Couric
    Matt Lauer
    TODAY SHOW

    Her CBS NEWS ANCHOR JOB was a bust
    Her Talk show was a bust

  42. aquamarine says

    Today Show

    Gross Matt Lauer

    Meredith Veira

    Great idea! Love Meredith! Get rid of Matt maybe???

  43. schmoo says

    I’m guessing Katie Couric for the Today Show. I can’t imagine they’d have the balls to ask back Ann Curry.

    Might be good. I would love to see KC put Lauer in his place. He’s such a *.

  45. hwkgirl1 says

    TV Show: Today

    Male Star: matt lauer

    Original Female Costar: katie couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Well he is getting everyone else fired so…

  50. victoriasecretmodel says

    Katie Couric FTW when Savannah is out on maternity leave.

    This won’t sit right with the staff. She’s a total b*tch!

  56. lagally says

    Ugh
    Matt Lauer and katie Couric
    Which is more despicable? Toss up !
    I watch The money honey on fox business

  59. mm58 says

    TV Show: Today show

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? terrible idea.

  63. ivyleaguer says

    TV Show: the today show

    Male Star: matt lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katy Couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? if NBC can afford both salaries why not?

  68. lazyninja says

    TV Show: The Today Show

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    Optional: Especially after the recent gun documentary scandal, I’d say it’s a good idea for her. She was America’s Sweetheart when she was on that show, so hopefully it would help out her rep to return. However, I won’t be watching either way.

  69. Tpau1970 says

    Please let this be Ann Curry !!! I loved her and I’d love her to give Matt a run for his money . Or get him fired !!!

  74. sonoviva says

    TV Show: Today

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie Couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Good idea! People do love her.

  75. Tequila Mama says

    TV Show: the Today Show

    Male Star: Matt Lauer

    Original Female Costar: Katie couric

    [Optional] Bringing her back: good idea or bad idea? Bad idea, she’s better than that.

  80. Germanicus says

    Today Show
    Matt Lauer
    Katie Couric

    Optional. They both nauseate me. Evil to the core.

  83. lepidoteran says

    “Long in tooth” is definitely a hint for Katie Couric who’s been known for her gummy smile.

  86. JennyJustice says

    Please just get rid of Matt Lauer. He’s a total * in real life and I can’t stand looking at him on T.V. I want to believe he’s the journalist in the newer blind item that likes menstruation war painted on his face. He’s bald too, so it would be easier to clean up. Eeeew!!