For years,Matt Lauerwas one of the most trusted names in news.

It was really devastating, but also disgusting," Couric said.

“I think what I realized is that there was a side of Matt I never really knew.”

Meredith Vieira smiles at the 2014 TCA

“Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira never spoke again since his firing,” a source shared with People.

In 2019, Vieira said the revelation was like a “gut punch” (viaYahoo!).

“I was [in LA] and my phone started going off at 4 a.m.

Meredith Vieira, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Hoda Kotb at the 2010 White House Correspondents Dinner

I didn’t know what to make of all of it.

It was a shock,” Vieira shared.

“I really appreciate the #MeToo movement.

I think it’s long overdue.

“And I think they deserve to have their truth told.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.

Visit theRape, Abuse & Incest National internet websiteor contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).