Matt Lauer’s Groveling Apology Blasts ‘Untrue’ Claims
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Matt Lauer has been exposed as a serial sexual harasser — but the fired "Today Show" host's first public statement says that some shocking claims are “untrue or mischaracterized!”
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Savannah Guthrie reported on Lauer's statement to start "Today," just 24 hours after NBC News abruptly fired their morning news star. The network moved quickly as Variety prepared a disgusting bombshell report with one account of Lauer exposing himself to a female staffer. The hypocritical morning host had also given another NBC employee a sex toy, with explicit directions on how to use to his satisfaction!
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“There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions,” said the notorious womanizer. “To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this, I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC.”
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“Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized,” insisted the newsman, “but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly. Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching and I’m committed to beginning that effort. It is now my full-time job.”
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NBC is making it clear that Lauer only has one job now — with any mentions of their former star removed from the "Today Show" website, and his image removed in NBC offices. Lauer also went unmentioned as his former "Today" coworkers hosted NBC's annual live coverage of the Christmas Tree at the network offices at Rockefeller Center in NYC.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Matt Lauer has been exposed as a serial sexual harasser — but the fired "Today Show" host's first public statement says that some shocking claims are “untrue or mischaracterized!”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Savannah Guthrie reported on Lauer's statement to start "Today," just 24 hours after NBC News abruptly fired their morning news star. The network moved quickly as Variety prepared a disgusting bombshell report with one account of Lauer exposing himself to a female staffer. The hypocritical morning host had also given another NBC employee a sex toy, with explicit directions on how to use to his satisfaction!
Photo credit: BACKGRID
“There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions,” said the notorious womanizer. “To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this, I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
“Some of what is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized,” insisted the newsman, “but there is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. I regret that my shame is now shared by the people I cherish dearly. Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching and I’m committed to beginning that effort. It is now my full-time job.”
Photo credit: BACKGRID
NBC is making it clear that Lauer only has one job now — with any mentions of their former star removed from the "Today Show" website, and his image removed in NBC offices. Lauer also went unmentioned as his former "Today" coworkers hosted NBC's annual live coverage of the Christmas Tree at the network offices at Rockefeller Center in NYC.
Photo credit: Getty Images
