Who Should Replace Matt Lauer?
by yrnej | created - 20 Dec 2017 | updated - 22 Dec 2017 | PublicHere are some possible replacement candidates for Matt Lauer that have been mentioned in discussions on the internet. Who would be your pick?
Discuss the list here
1. Andrea Mitchell
Self | NBC Nightly News
Andrea Mitchell was born on October 30, 1946 in New Rochelle, New York, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (1970), Political Animals (2012) and 30 Rock (2006). She has been married to Alan Greenspan since April 6, 1997. She was previously married to ...
NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, host of MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell Reports
2. Meredith Vieira
Actress | Get Him to the Greek
Meredith Vieira was born on December 30, 1953 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. She is a producer and actress, known for Get Him to the Greek (2010), The Stepford Wives (2004) and Shrek Forever After (2010). She has been married to Richard M. Cohen since June 14, 1986. They have three children.
Former co-anchor of TODAY
3. Al Roker
Actor | Robots
Al Roker was born on August 20, 1954 in Queens, New York, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Robots (2005), Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) and The Big Year (2011). He has been married to Deborah Roberts since September 16, 1995. They have two children. He was previously married to...
Weatherman for TODAY
4. Ann Curry
Actress | 30 Rock
Ann Curry was born on November 19, 1956 in Agana, Guam. She is an actress and producer, known for 30 Rock (2006), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Dateline NBC (1992). She has been married to Brian Wilson Ross since October 21, 1989. They have two children.
Former TODAY co-anchor who many feel was unfairly fired
5. Katie Couric
Actress | Zoolander 2
Katie Couric was born on January 7, 1957 in Arlington, Virginia, USA. She is a writer and producer, known for Zoolander 2 (2016), Sully (2016) and Shark Tale (2004). She has been married to John Molner since June 21, 2014. She was previously married to Jay Monahan.
Former co-anchor of TODAY, former anchor of CBS Nightly News
6. Brian Williams
Editorial_department | NBC Nightly News
Brian Williams was born on May 5, 1959 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (1970), 30 Rock (2006) and Family Guy (1999). He has been married to Jane Gillian Stoddard since June 7, 1986. They have two children.
Host of the 11th Hour with Brian Williams, former anchor of NBC Nightly News
7. Hoda Kotb
Actress | Marry Me
Hoda Kotb was born on August 9, 1964 in Norman, Oklahoma, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Marry Me (2022), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) and Today (1952). She was previously married to Burzis Kanga.
Co-anchoring TODAY with Savannah Guthrie "in the short term" (per NBC insiders)
8. Anderson Cooper
Actor | Chappie
Anderson Cooper was born on June 3, 1967 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and writer, known for Chappie (2015), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) and Anderson Cooper 360° (2003).
Host of CNN's Anderson Cooper 360°
9. Pat Kiernan
Actor | Spider-Man: Far from Home
Pat Kiernan was born on November 20, 1968 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is an actor and writer, known for Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019), Doctor Strange (2016) and The Avengers (2012). He has been married to Dawn Lerohl since 1994. They have two children.
Twenty-year morning news anchor of NY1
10. Tamron Hall
Producer | Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall was born on September 16, 1970 in Luling, Texas, USA. She is a producer and actress, known for Tamron Hall (2019), General Hospital (1963) and Tab Time (2021).
Former TODAY 3rd hour co-anchor who left after NBC hired Megyn Kelly
11. Megyn Kelly
Producer | Embeds
Megyn Kelly was born on November 18, 1970 in Champaign, Illinois, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Embeds (2017), Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly (2017) and Mr. Birchum (2024). She has been married to Douglas Brunt since March 1, 2008. They have three children. She was previously married ...
NBC's new darling, host of Megyn Kelly TODAY after TODAY and Live with Kelly and Ryan
12. John Berman
Actor | House of Cards
John Berman was born on March 21, 1972 in the USA. He is a writer and producer, known for House of Cards (2013), Early Start (2012) and ABC World News Tonight with David Muir (1953).
Co-anchor of Early Star and CNN Newsroom, fill-in host for Anderson Cooper
13. Stephanie Gosk
Actress | Golden State Killer: Main Suspect
Stephanie Gosk is known for Golden State Killer: Main Suspect (2018), The Rachel Maddow Show (2008) and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt (1970).
NBC News international correspondent, frequently appears on TODAY
14. Thomas Roberts
Actor | Iron Man Three
Thomas Roberts was born on October 5, 1972 in Towson, Maryland, USA. He is an actor, known for Iron Man Three (2013), The Avengers (2012) and Thunder Force (2021). He has been married to Patrick D. Abner since September 29, 2012.
Former MSNBC host and first openly gay anchor of a national news program
15. Rachel Maddow
Actress | The Ides of March
Rachel Maddow was born on April 1, 1973 in Castro Valley, California, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for The Ides of March (2011), The Rachel Maddow Show (2008) and Red, White & Royal Blue (2023). She is married to Susan Mikula.
Host of the Rachel Maddow Show
16. Carson Daly
Actor | Josie and the Pussycats
Carson Daly was born on June 22, 1973 in Santa Monica, California, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Josie and the Pussycats (2001), Session 9 (2001) and The Voice (2011). He has been married to Siri Pinter since December 23, 2015. They have three children.
Currently part of TODAY's on-camera talent and hosts Last Call with Carson Daly and The Voice
17. Seth Meyers
Writer | Documentary Now!
Seth Meyers was born on December 28, 1973 in Bedford, New Hampshire, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for Documentary Now! (2015), Saturday Night Live (1975) and New Year's Eve (2011). He has been married to Alexi Ashe Meyers since September 1, 2013. They have three children.
Host of Late Night with Seth Meyers
18. Willie Geist
Actor | Kung Fu Panda 3
Willie Geist was born on May 3, 1975 in Evanston, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016), The Campaign (2012) and Morning Joe (2007). He has been married to Christina Elena Sharkey since May 24, 2003. They have two children.
Co-anchor of Morning Joe and anchor of Sunday TODAY, fill-in anchor for Lauer
19. Craig Melvin
Actor | The Event
Craig Melvin was born on May 20, 1979 in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. He is an actor, known for The Event (2010), Dig (2015) and Dateline: Secrets Uncovered (2017). He has been married to Lindsay Czarniak since October 15, 2011. They have two children.
Anchor of Weekend TODAY, occasional fill-in anchor for Lauer
20. Ronan Farrow
Actor | Kokuriko-zaka kara
Ronan Farrow was born on December 19, 1987 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for From Up on Poppy Hill (2011), The Wind Rises (2013) and Endangered (2022).
Contributor/fill-in Orange Room host on TODAY, former host of Ronan Farrow Daily
21. Jimmy Kimmel
Writer | Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel was born on November 13, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), The Man Show (1999) and Win Ben Stein's Money (1997). He has been married to Molly McNearney since July 13, 2013. They have two children. He was ...
Host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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