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Mr. Evil’s Innocent Act

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[Blind Gossip] There is a story going around that this follically-challenged male host of a newsy show feels completely blindsided by some personnel changes on his show.

Maybe not.

He isn’t blindsided at all! He’s not just a host. He’s the evil architect. The producers don’t add or subtract anyone from the show without his say so.

Remember when [His Former Cohost] was fired a few years ago? Mr. Evil knew everything that was happening. Even he couldn’t believe the public bought his innocent act.

Since it worked the first time, they are doing the same thing all over again right now. Both [The Arriving Host] and [The Departing Host] are his decisions, but Mr. Evil will act innocent again. His publicist is the one putting out the “Oh, he was completely blindsided” rumor. Bullsh*t.

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Male Host:

His Former Cohost:

Who’s Arriving:

Who’s Departing:

[Optional] What do you think they will do with the New Arrival?

SOLVED!

Male Host: Matt Lauer

His Former Cohost: Ann Curry

Who’s Arriving: Megyn Kelly

Who’s Departing: Tamron Hall

Matt Lauer was not just the $25 million dollar man at NBC. To NBC executives like Jeff Zucker and Andrew Lack, Matt Lauer was the $500 million dollar man! That’s what the Today franchise is worth in annual revenues to the network.

Those revenues actually subsidized the rest of the network. And, since Matt Lauer was the linchpin of Today, he wielded a HUGE amount of power in deciding the fate of every member of that franchise.

We’ve already told you that Matt Lauer was the architect of “Operation Bambi”, which resulted in the cringe-worthy ouster of Ann Curry. Of course, Matt feigned innocence and the other producers of the show pretended it was their idea.

Lauer was also instrumental in bringing Megyn Kelly on board to the Today family. He pretended to be surprised when Megyn Kelly left Fox for NBC, though, so that when other personnel at NBC needed to be fired/shuffled, he could pretend he had nothing to do with it. From Radar:

NBC Lies! Matt Lauer DID Know About Megyn Kelly Defection – Cover-Up So Savannah Can Be AXED!

Most staffers at NBC were shocked to learn of Megyn Kelly‘s sudden move from Fox News, but not Matt Lauer!

In fact, according to insiders, the longtime NBC News anchor was kept in the know to help save space for Kelly when the network kicked fellow anchor Savannah Guthrie.

“Matt Lauer KNEW about Kelly and even gave it his blessing,” a source revealed exclusively to Radar. “His people and NBC are spreading rumors that Matt was kept out of the loop so when they replace Savannah with Kelly his hands are clean.”

Matt Lauer was absolutely involved in bringing Meghan Kelly to NBC, knowing that the long game was to have her become his co-host. Did you really think that Megyn was offered a $100 million contract at NBC simply to host the third hour of Today? Come on!

Since they could not stick Kelly into the main co-host slot immediately, they had to ease her into one of the other hours of Today. Lauer decided that Tamron Hall would get the boot. They blindsided Tamron a few minutes before she was scheduled to go on the air, Tamron “resigned” and everyone at NBC pretended to be “disappointed.” What a bunch of bull.

From Us Weekly:

Tamron Hall Blindsided, Was Told About ‘Today’ Show Shake-Up Minutes Before Going on Air

Tamron Hall was blindsided by the Today show shake-up before her abrupt departure on Wednesday, February 1. Sources tell Us Weekly that Hall was told only “minutes before going on air Friday that she and Al [Roker] were being taken off the show for Megyn Kelly.”

As previously reported, NBC Universal announced on Wednesday that Hall has exited her role with NBC News and MSNBC. “[January 31] was her last day as an anchor on both networks,” NBC told Us in a statement. “Tamron is an exceptional journalist, we valued and enjoyed her work at Today and MSNBC and hoped that she would decide to stay. We are disappointed that she has chosen to leave, but we wish her all the best.”

The news comes after it was revealed that former Fox News anchor Kelly is set to take over an hour of the Today show.

“She was a wreck in commercial breaks and couldn’t believe the company would tell her just before going live on MSNBC,” the insider tells Us of Hall. “It was especially surprising after receiving an email of praise from the coexecutive producer just days before about how they were No. 1 in the ratings for seven weeks in a row.”

Matt Lauer, the Evil Architect, was behind that one, too!

We’ve just told you about Ann Curry, Megyn Kelly, and Tamron Hall. Matt Lauer also presided over many other staff decisions, including the ouster/transfers of Amy Robach, Natalie Morales, Jamie Horowitz, and Josh Elliott.

Do not believe Lauer when he claims that all of these decisions were made by people other than him and that he is shocked when personnel decisions are made.

Do not believe the executives who claim that Lauer had nothing to do with the decisions.

Do not believe those same executives (Jeff Zucker, Andrew Lack, Noah Oppenheim, etc.) when they claim that they had “no idea” that Matt Lauer was harassing and assaulting his female colleagues. Everyone at NBC has known for years about Lauer’s evil behavior. However, he was too powerful to be touched.

These men have all circled the wagons. Lauer is protecting himself and the executives. The executives are protecting themselves and Lauer.

That is the way that things have always worked at NBC. Lauer and the executives have each other’s backs, all in the name of protecting themselves and their $500 million product. They are all complicit in each other’s disgusting behavior.

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  3. Girlfriend says

    Male Host: Mr. Lauer

    His Former Cohost: Ann Curry

    Who’s Arriving: Megyn Kelly

    Who’s Departing: Tamron Hall

    [Optional] What do you think they will do with the New Arrival? She will turn the 10:00 hour into a political show

  4. slimfast10 says

    Enjoy nothing better that a Valentine’s Day Lauer bashing blind. Contrived phony, ever gross, selfish narcissist, arrogant sleaze, monster, apt descriptions and my own slithering snake in the NBC grass.

  6. MizGrandma says

    Matt Lauer
    Ann Curry
    Megyn, one of the blondes from Fox
    I do not know who is departing because I haven’t watched the Today Show since Katie Couric left.

    I do not know what they will do with the blonde, but it will likely not be to her advantage.

  7. mermaidh2 says

    Matt Lauer
    Ann Curry
    Megyn Kelly
    Savannah Guthrie

    Hopefully they’ll use her to put Matt Lauer in his place. I don’t agree with her politics, but I respect that she is a woman who will take no s*** from a man. And Republican housewives that watch ‘Today’ are going to watch because of her and not the balding narcissist.

  8. nycmadam says

    Matt Lauer

    Tamron Hall, Anne Curry

    Megyn Kelly

    I don’t care what they do with her, I can’t stand Lauer and won’t watch the show because of him. And Kelly stuck up for that pervert Roger Ailes.

  9. elphie says

    Matt Lauer on Today Show…he did it to Ann Curry and now looks like Savannah is next with that Fox Lady to replace her…. and I don’t know Anyone that bought his innocent routine

  10. mousegirl says

    Male Host: Matt Lauer
    Former Co-host: Ann Curry
    Who’s Arriving: Megyn Kelly
    Who’s Departing: Tamron Hall

    I don’t know what “they” plan to do with Megyn, but I would bet good money that Ms. Kelly plans to take over the Today show completely, Mr. Evil better watch his back.

  15. JerzeyJenn says

    Male Host: Matt Lauer

    His Former Cohost: Tamaron Hall

    Who’s Arriving: Megan Kelly

    Who’s Departing: Savanna Guthrie

    [Optional] What do you think they will do with the New Arrival? Put them in the 9am show time slot?? My whole post is just a guess. I could be way off. Can’t wait to see everyone else’s guesses. ?

  17. CanaryCry says

    Matt Lauer – Evil

    Ann Curry – Fired co-host

    Megyn Kelly – New 3rd hour golden girl

    Al Roker & Tamron Hall – Dropped from 3rd hour

    Anything is possible …

  19. FiyahHotFlashy says

    Male Host: Matt “the Rat” Laurer
    Former CoHost: Ann Curry
    Who’s Arriving: Megan
    Who’s Departing: Tamron

  20. annabelle77 says

    Matt Lauer on the Today show. Tamara leaving and Megyn Kelly arriving. He’s SUCH an arrogant sleaze. I have NO doubt he has definite plans to get in Megyn’s pants as soon as she hits the airwaves at Today. Those two deserve each other. Gigantic egos on both of these selfish narcissists. Godzilla, meet King Kong.

  22. irishlass28 says

    Matt Lauer
    Ann Curry
    Tamron Hall
    Megyn Kelly

    Oh, Matty Girl, it’s getting real old real fast. You and Megyn deserve each other in your Slytherin pile of rot. Poor Savannah needs to watch her back!

  26. amagod121 says

    Matt Lauer, the evil one
    The crying lady, Anne Curry
    Megyn Kelly, the office wrecker
    The p*ssed off lady, Tamron Hall

    I think they’ll have Megyn go out and about in New York, trying to act all edgy in trendy locations, then also delivering some hard news in the newsroom. Epic fail, methinks!

  27. dynamodavid says

    Male Host: Matt Lauer

    His Former Cohost: Ann Curry

    Who’s Arriving: Megyn Kelly

    Who’s Departing: Tamron Hall

    What do you think they will do with the New Arrival? She’ll take over

  29. I Am PunkA says

    Lauer
    Curry
    Meg Kelly
    Tamron

    I like Ann curry, but she really hasn’t been missed. And Tamron Hall won’t be either. Neither would Guthrie who needs to be next. I have missed Natalie Morales though. Sending her to LA was stupid.

    I think Kelly will get a hard news hour after the morning fluff. NBA morning needs it again. Only CBS Morning has one. Actual reporting, some political interviews, less Hollywood/Pop Culture fluff, more real coverage. The Today Show would be better…

  30. stillmb says

    Sounds like Matt Laur but I haven’t watched that show in years. I want the NEWS not celebrity gossip.

  31. KCeagle says

    Matt Lauer
    Savannah Guthrie (exiting)

    Don’t know or care who’s arriving because I can’t stand Matt Lauer. He’s such a contrived phony. I can’t believe he’s lasted this long. He’s part of the reason why the networks are hemorrhaging viewers and are in severe decline. Where is the next generation’s talented folks to step in and keep the line moving?

    Late night hosting gigs too. I’m Gen X, and the next generation seems to be suffering from a lack of sharp, witty, and skillful…

  34. buddypal says

    Male Host: Matt Lauer

    His Former Cohost: Ann Curry

    Who’s Arriving: Megyn Kelly

    Who’s Departing: Tamron Hall

  36. prinny says

    Matt Lauer
    Ann Curry
    Megyn Kelly
    Tamron Hall

    Matt better watch his back. He was so concerned about Billy Bush but I have a feeling he has more to be worried about with Megyn. I don’t think she will take his manoeverings lightly.

  40. High Steppa says

    I am guessing this is Matt Lauer simply because I’ve heard he can be a monster. Plus he’s balding.

  42. Tralee says

    Male host is Matt Lauer
    Former Cohost is Ann Curry or Natalie Morales
    Arriving is Meg Kelly
    Departing is Savannah?

  43. ldylkngb says

    Matt Lauer
    Natalie Moralis
    Megan Kelly
    Tamron Hall

    He’s not worth all that money ! I think he wanted a republican co hort !

  44. Vampira says

    Matt Lauer? I don’t know what’s been happening at NBC lately, they’re too nauseating to watch.

  46. Catseyezzz says

    Male Host: Matt Lauer
    Former Host: Ann Curry
    Whos’s arriving: Willie Geist?
    Who’s leaving: Natalie Morales.

  48. Belser says

    If they boot Savannah I’m done with Today. I’m not a Megyn Kelly fan in the least. Just leave well enough alone, Today!!

  50. Mia444 says

    That egotistical * Matt Lauer. I don’t know the parties involved because I never watch morning news shows.