For over two decades, Matt Lauer’s was the first face many Americans saw every morning.
Lauer’s academic career seemed to progress at a normal pace.
As his star rose, Lauer’s need for a degree receded further into his rearview mirror.
“But I think there should be some closure.
I think there should be a push to finish something you started.”
Matt Lauer wasn’t one of them.
He continued to host “PM Magazine” until 1986.
Lauer had already made admirable progress as a young broadcaster.
AsPeoplenoted, his time in Sochi would play a pivotal role in the scandal that would end his career.
He waited by the phone for their response.
“As you’re able to imagine, we are just devastated.”
I don’t know the answer to that."
Disturbing revelations from other women in the days to come appeared to confirm Lack’s suspicions.
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Alspaugh remained on friendly terms with Lauer after their divorce, even befriending his second wife and their children.
Her endorsement of her ex-husband’s character was unambiguous.
“He would give you the shirt off his back if you really needed it.
He did that for everybody.”
But, naturally, both investigative reporters and the public were curious to learn more.
In time, more details emerged and cast Lauer in an even more damning light.
Lauer vigorously denied the allegations.
According toPeople, Lauer’s infidelity was an open secret at NBC.
“Everyone on staff knew he cheated regularly on his wife,” a source told People.
As one NBC staffer told People, “He regularly cheated on his wife.
Another former “Today” team member concurred.
“He was friendly and approachable with everyone, and was very well-liked.”
Still, Lauer knew some of his behavior toward women caused a world of hurt.
In the same statement, however, he added that his initial silence had been a mistake.
“It is now with their [his children’s] full support I say ‘enough.'”
“He doesn’t want a divorce.
Both of them, their first thought is their children,” a source told the outlet.
Shortly after Lauer’s firing, the couple had stopped wearing their wedding rings and separated shortly after.
Their divorce was finalized in September 2019.
And Lauer, himself, admitted there had been problems, even as he tried to play them down.
“Have we had a completely perfect, easy marriage?
But the stories you’ve read over the years are not true,” he told People.
As of 2021, however,Lauer has a new girlfriend, a former acquaintance of his.
But the scandal that ended his career also hit him in his wallet.
In a Facebook chat shared byTodayin 2015, he revealed that his kids keep him grounded.
“To be honest, I’m not famous at home,” Lauer said.
“I’m just Papa.”
And, like many parents, he finds work-life balance a challenge.
His children have also experienced all the ups and downs of their father’s career.
