Katie Couric returned to NBC to cover the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics — prompting industry insiders to claim the ambitious ex-anchor is determined to replace Hoda Kotb and regain her former morning show glory!
Less than three months after Matt Lauer was fired in November over a series of sick sex scandals, longtime producer pal Don Nash announced that he was stepping down to spend more time with family.
A media mole refers to Nash as “very much entrenched in Lauer’s legacy,” though Nash denied having knowledge of Matt’s lecherous ways.
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“Matt and Don are out of the picture,” said an entertainment insider, “and suddenly Katie comes back. This has to be by design. Her new Olympic gig is not a coincidence!”
While Couric made millions after leaving “Today” in 2006, her reputation was tarnished by a series of high-profile flops. Insiders say she’s eyeing a return to Today — and the Olympics job gets her foot in the door!
“Katie was the first lady of ‘Today’ for many years,” dished an insider, “and now she has a clear shot at replacing Hoda and regaining her place as top dog — without sharing the spotlight with Lauer!”
