Ann Curry breaks her silence about 'Today' scandal

The former "Today" co-anchor told People magazine her departure from the morning show "hurt like hell" and said she feels "outraged" about allegations of sexual misconduct facing Matt Lauer.

[@tbenn77]

I never watched another day of the Today Show after NBC treated her so terribly. She worked hard at the show and she deserved her co-host spot.

[@Westpark16]

Me either I simply thought it was so tacky the way it was handled..Why? I knew also he was a Louse at that moment .Just ick factor

[@ashwho53]

The same. That was the end for me. While obviously liberal but she asked hard questions on both sides. I appreciated that.

[@dan797]

Me too

[@user-cg2el2dz6n]

I met her several years ago, I was standing outside the today show. Unlike her former co anchors who walked passed us and ignored us, Ann Curry came over to where we standing, said hello and talked to us for a bit. And she gave me a part of her script. Very warm and classy woman💜

[@ilae.williams7675]

"Hanging on to anger weighs you down, it's hard to rise with it"...Boom💥💣💥💣💯 there it is

[@lorig7077]

She was so good. Never could understand why she was fired. She has so much integrity

[@benaravensfan]

Blame Lauer. He used his power to get her canned because she knew that he couldn't keep his penis in his pants and wanted to tell on him.

[@plutoplatters]

she was fired because someone didn't have her looks..i'd wager ( her ways too)

[@ligayalacdao4333]

Way more class than that abuser evil monster arrogant Matt crappy as**** with no integrity at all.

[@BonnieBlair-zm4uu]

Nailed it. She held the higher ground with her integrity. She is better than the middle/junior high school 🏫🎒 mediocrity, of her former channel and program. She always reminded me of my favorite Pilates teacher, so there is that, too. God bless you Ann, in all your endeavors, and with your beautiful family. 💖 🙏 💙💛😃👍🛡️🩹🤲💪✨🕯️✨🌿🕊️🌻

[@TheDBossShow]

What a classy lady...shame on you NBC

[@jenniferwilcox9759]

She appears and speaks like she has a brain, my objective statement. The subsequent replacements do not. One can tell by their reporting, comments and "banter" on the morning show.

[@jimmccarley3191]

I dont watch the today show anymore, those two bimbos they have on there now are just high dollar sluts!

[@layton3503]

She knew this was going on, and did not say anything. Not that classy - more like someone who knew where her bacon was coming from, and played a long as long as she could.

[@jimmccarley3191]

We dont really know all that happened. These big companies sometimes make it plain they dont want to know anything negative about their "stars". I always thought Ann Curry made the show and now those who are left will do anything to keep their jobs. These big companies pay huge salaries and then when they "have you" they can tell you what to do, to think, to say, to feel. You are theirs! Ann has my respect!

[@macarena778]

@@layton3503 she did report to the management team when a female co-worker painfully shared her sexual harassment by Lauer with her, but they didn't do anything about it. She's screwed by NBC, so was Ronan Farrow. True honest journalists like them have no place in NBC, because NBC constantly covered up scandals and silence the victims. I strongly recommend the book Catch and Kill. It's shocking how power imbalance is sabotaging the careers and lives of journalists or employees in the organization with integrity.

[@lindacruikshank2656]

Missed her from the very start. She brought so much class, knowledge, compassion to the show. Still miss her. So glad she is doing well. Thank you Ann.

[@Dachdogoriginal]

They are crazy for letting her go. She is a classy lady and good at reporting.

[@ORCoastGuy1]

That's the reason they let her go. They were about to shift the show format away from doing so much hard news, to more 'fluff'.

[@lorrainefoley6072]

Dachdog nn

[@scottjohnson3101]

Dachdog.I was amazed they let her go. Smart.class.interesting. charisma. karma is a bitch.huh !

[@jimmccarley3191]

@@ORCoastGuy1 In other words bs is what they have switched to. They down Trump and kiss up to all the corrupt democrats!

[@jimmccarley3191]

@@scottjohnson3101 Ole matty boy got his comeupance did he not?

[@1991jdclark]

I couldn't understand back then why they were letting her go.

[@meleniaramos4287]

I stopped watching today bc of what Today and Matt Lauer did to her.

[@rumorady-4566]

Why did Ann Curry quit a while back? Why is NBC and the pervert responsible for Ann Curry leaving her job?

[@silviaschaefer6691]

Rumorady - Matt Lauer used to complain about a Curry to his bosses. I think she didn’t play along. With his flirty, inappropriate games, plus she was a fast rising star ⭐️ while Lauer was already a star, arrogant, conceited and going after woman! Matt was responsible for Anne being let go. I stopped watching that show when Curry was fired. and wouldn’t you know it he turned out to be a big pervert making 20 MIL a year. Congratulations Matt, you turned out as I had hoped. Sorry for Mrs. Lauer though.

[@carolglover3582]

Me too.

[@justasmalltowngirl_lynne5089]

Melenia Ramos ...me too.

[@reneebell3634]

I did as well!!

[@John_Doe3]

When I heard of the bullying and verbal abuse she suffered from co-workers, I stopped watching NBC altogether since they seemed to be okay with it. No repercussions for any employees for what they put her through. It got so bad she had to quit. I still don't watch NBC to this day because of it.

[@joshfierro5695]

Me either. Also, I cannot STAND Savannah Guthrie. After she made such cruel comments about women who need to nurse their babies in public (keeping in mind that the vast majority of these women drape a blanket or do all they can to be discreet), I lost all respect for this stupid, entitled bitch. Must be nice to have multiple nannies and not need to ever resort to emergency nursing. She makes many millions of dollars per year for playing diva on TV for 2 hours, 5 days per week. I'm sure there are many working moms who wish they had that gig!

[@letmetellyoumyexperiencesi9775]

She didn't quit cus she wanted to though , Matt was the one that got her fired telling his bosses... "either she goes or I go", knowing how popular he was at the time, he was and still is an asshole.👿💩

[@catherinemorales686]

Me either

[@frannychip1850]

I don't watch Today because of how she was treated so terribly. I agree, those who subjected her to humiliating abusive treatment got away with it.

[@WaltGekko]

Sadly, I think it was because a lot of male viewers HATED her. As I noted in another comment, with all due respect to Ms. Curry, I would have myself replaced Meredith Viera with Erin Burnett (then with CNBC and she had several stints filling in for Ms. Viera), who IMO would have likely brought her CNBC audience with her. A lot of that audience was high income male viewers who are very difficult to reach by advertisers and quite coveted by such (Ms. Burnett left after being passed over for the timeslot).

[@debbiedeal5937]

Ann has NOTHING to apologize for. I can't begin to imagine the fury of injustice and abuse of power this creep displayed against him. Ann has too much class and integrity to seek revenge. She is a lovely, kind and compassionate human being. Matt Lauer has displayed to the world, WHO he is. Ann is even more beautiful than she was 5 years ago. She has her treasures stored in heaven

[@karlc2869]

IKR. Matt still owes both Ann Curry and Britney for the way he humiliated both of them. However, in the end, they (Ann and Britney) are still thriving. Matt on the other hand, is flat broke and shunned by his friends (except Bryant Gumbel), LOL. P.S. Matt's former boss Jeff Zucker is also unemployed like Matt after getting his own karma by resigning from CNN. Karma to both Matt and Jeff, LMAO!

[@gkk2001]

The fact Ann was chosen instead of Matt as the sacrificial lamb says volumes about NBC management. They were one big pig sty with Matt in the middle.

[@cullbill]

We all love you Ann!!!!!!!!! So GLAD you're back!!!!!

[@jlew5274]

Beautiful and classy lady with integrity and honesty.

[@alanaspingarn6795]

CT Lew .

[@mansuetopalang2451]

There is so much injustice everywhere.

[@kellyharper8072]

Love her, and 61! Wow. Class.

[@annaalindajao3004]

Ann is such a class act. I missed her terribly when she left the Today Show.

[@neilsunn]

The show needs her...today.

[@ahlamsoliman52]

me too

[@talonlouie1443]

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[@giovannielliot2710]

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[@nativedoll3557]

ABC should hire her

[@sarahs2288]

Ann, you’re a better person than I. You felt empathy for the victims instead of Shadenfrede. You’re a kind and beautiful soul. Very inspiring woman.

[@susannefulgencio4241]

Schadenfreude

[@sarahs2288]

@@susannefulgencio4241 Pedantic

[@Jackson_Roch]

Having the opportunity to say “that doesn’t surprise me” all these years later is JUST LOVELY!

[@lianaayres6952]

Classy lady! I was sad when she left Today, which led me to GMA.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Me too, after NBC ditched Ann in such a cruel way went straight over to GMA.

[@marithagray4392]

Me too

[@karlc2869]

@@fifermcgee5971 IKR. BTW Matt Lauer should say his apologies to Britney. John O'Hurley, Joel McHale, Keith Olbermann and Vince McMahon too.

[@rhettjanes1056]

I always loved Ann Curry's voice she has a really good soothing voice and a voice of reason

[@amyk6453]

Love Ann Curry. Always have. Never been a fan of Matt Lauer. Hope he changes his ways. Good for Ann Curray just keeps moving forward though she never should of been fired from the today show. Glad she's channelling that pain to help others instead of vengeance. Just wow.

[@timelessmusicfamilymusic9175]

When Matt got out of line, Ann should of slap him telling him he had some nerve talking to her that way. If Matt reported her, she should of went to the tabloids & told them everything & cash in.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

NBC fired her for Matt, they should hire her back with Matt's salary! Now that would be karma

[@wolfie8012]

I love her. She seems like such a nice person.

[@grandmatee5137]

This is one reason why I don’t watch NBC anymore , so sad she is a great lady.

[@kirstinkeppler9043]

Ann is so classy, and handled these questions with grace and respect. ❤

[@c1h9a7m7p]

When Matt Lauer was recently exposed and fired I immediately thought to myself: and he did Ann Curry wrong too! When does she get an apology? He’s a misogynist on top of his creepy smugness. How couldn’t everyone see right through him the way he was? I did.

[@juliebridge7590]

Same. Loved her! She was so genuine, not fake!

[@stardustring]

Exactly.!!! He thought he could do whatever he wanted just because he was Matt Lauer . He got humiliated.

[@karlc2869]

@@stardustring In other words, ML got karma. I mean, Ann Curry and Britney as well as Tom Cruise still have their careers while ML isn't, LOL.

[@gails8877]

have NEVER watched NBC again. i felt revenge for Ann..shes too nice to do it. I love her PBS series but they make me cry. I hope Ann is happy.

[@Stricknine9]

She has THE best speaking voice!

[@Yorkiepoocharlie]

She seems to be a genuine, honest and ethical individual.

[@auditamplifier8493]

I only partially know why but seeing Juju Chang reporting on Ann Curry in these times three-years later really touched me....

[@sarahthomas2506]

I loved Anns reporting! She did a vood job! Watched hef for years! The news business can be cut throat!! She's got it going on!!

[@fm1870]

Ann Curry is the definition for Class

[@retacardinal2736]

She is so classy. Really admire Ann Curry.

[@elenallen8884]

Thank you for speaking your truth you ARE not alone . This when I thought that he was not the image they were projecting at the public ! This is one classy lady ! ✌💪

[@jharback]

If she had truly been ground breaking and a supporter of women she would have broken the Lauer story and not, Ronan Farrow.

[@garydubois7674]

I wish people would understand that sexual harassment happens to men as well. I am a gay man who was repeatedly harrassed by the Hispanic kitchen crew at a restaurant in Florida. At first I brushed it off and tried to joke with them and hoped it would dissipate but it became a daily event that made me increasingly uncomfortable. Eventually I had to report it, and can you believe it- it made them angry!!! They said it was just in fun and I must not have ever worked in restaurant before because this was regular horsing around activity in kitchens. I said maybe in Costa Rica but I have a waiter for 25+ years and have never experienced this anywhere else

[@susanwagnerpr]

Beautiful, classy, strong, smart, authentic. Looking forward to seeing what her next chapter brings!

[@karenhollm9981]

Today show should be ashamed of themselves by not standing by her. She did the right thing. Truth always wins.

[@STELLABeauty]

Beautiful and strong lady. I loved her. I don't even watch Today show anymore when she left.

[@KenJohnsonMusic]

Twenty years from now after things have all aged and changed, KARMA will still be defined as What happened to Matt Lauer after what he did to Ann Curry.

[@juliebridge7590]

Ken Johnson Yup, so true! I was very upset NBC let her go, lost all respect for them and Matt Lauer, he got what he deserved!! I wish Ann all the best, she's a class act that rarely exists anymore!

[@joshfierro5695]

LOVE this comment. Thanks, Ken. You are very wise.

[@melaniemorton3362]

Ken Johnson .....I know😲😯✌

[@troywright359]

Karma? What about the word justice

[@troywright359]

@Toni Sumblin isn't karma supposed to be neutral, so that means she'll receive bad for every good she does also?

[@lynnsandrasannicolas6224]

“Unbound and unleashed”. Very powerful statement Ann Curry 🌹

[@dcb1138]

I could tell she hated Matt years ago when the show was on. They moved her to a separate screen. It was obvious to me by they way they treated her

[@Carpenterdane]

Loved her to pieces on the Today Show. Yes, shame on NBC!

[@daundrowne3737]

This lady is a real class act.

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

Matt Lauer, never fan! Rude, crude and Lude! When Ann left, I heard Lauer had a hand in it. I knew a big cover up. Celebrate Ann! Karma Always Working!

[@benjamincollins8559]

It is obviously true that Ann will talk about what happened on the show, after a employee has been out of a job for a x amount of years then things will be brought to light.

[@momdee5632]

ANN. BRING HER BACK

[@summertea545]

LOL...the expression on that lady's face at the end.

[@richardcleveland6949]

I'm amazed she hasn't been hired by another network. I wish she would join Good Morning America

[@marymccloskey1201]

Ann was great . I blame Matt . I Am not surprised she bounced back 👏🏻

[@cmc8601]

Why don't these corporate employees talk openly about the Non-disclosure Agreements, if not details, at least the legality etc

[@naavasoong7297]

Namaste! She's beautiful, very much class and refinement. I was shocked by NBC. As a result, I no longer watch that show!!!!

[@gan5867]

Curry is so classy and elegant. I think this may make her not the best cohost for today show because she doesn’t seem to be super entertaining, but I really like her as a person.

[@rr7firefly]

Just imagine that Ann has 7 Emmys in her home. Do you suppose they are all lined up on one shelf? That would look spectacular, wouldn't it?

[@blackcurrantpop]

Curry is beautiful and elegant. What a beautiful voice she has.

[@axelsoncarla]

She is such a class act

[@kihntagious]

This was ten tears ago. Lok at the people who heard her say that sexual and verbal harassment was pervasive. She said it 10 years ago and nobody did anything then. Nobody.

[@juliefisher5377]

Ann is my hero!!

[@robertray4191]

Why no video , just audio??

[@FirstLadyJoy]

SHAME ON NBC!!📢📢

[@kennedym2988]

Every time Matt had an inappropriate situation on the Today show.. I would cringe and feel sickened and when Ann left the show I never watched it after that. My show is now good morning America and I should have never left in the first place. Can’t wait to see Ann Curry’s new show...

[@scrapper900]

It was all Matt's doing that Ann had to leave NBC. Him rubbing her back as she gives her exit speech makes me want to vomit. Her too if you watch her body language. All the while, him knowing it's his fault and what he was doing to her. I hope he never gets another job. NBC paid him enough to live on the rest of his life.

[@sinistar426]

Has anyone asked Ann directly, "Have you EVER signed a non disclosure agreement with NBC?' She seems to be "extra careful" about what she says and doesnt say.

[@northerngirl4924]

Well done Ann. Also Robin is so beautiful, healthy and strong. Love her!

[@reneemartin2954]

A CLASS ACT!!! A CLASSY LADY!!!👏👏👏

[@kathymchale8817]

I loved Ann and I quit watching Today when she was gone. I didn’t know the back story but they should have been ashamed of themselves for letting her go.

[@southernladycharm]

Ann was always my favorite. Miss her and I have not watched since.

[@beckywalsh8844]

I stopped watching when they let her go. Haven’t watched since.

[@victoriaramirez3227]

Beautiful classy lady you are amazing! 🌹🌷🌺

[@Bubba4010]

We miss Ann Curry.

[@dparks3784]

Maybe Curry could be tapped for CNN cable news. She would be great with that. I hope we get to see Curry on a regular basis.

[@rumorady-4566]

We certainly, miss you Ann Curry!

[@frankdiaz1978]

Always liked her. Seemed genuinely nice and sweet not to mention very smart. Looks go without saying but I watched Today because of her looks but she just had a calm way of delivering the news. Very professional

[@buggijai1246]

Ann is the bomb and she reports the news beautifully!

[@lukelott985]

Thank you

[@ajg2558]

Highly professional, NBC should bring her back

[@bradelynnboyce-dendy5850]

I was a lifelong Today watcher, and, I, too, no longer watch due to what NBC did to Ann. Ann was not the problem. Matt was the problem but you did nothing. I am moving on...

[@mr2del]

Good for you, Ann Curry!!

[@maryann9956]

Love her!!!

[@getyourkicks]

she didnt mention Matt ... am I missing something .. She didnt say Matt got her fired ...

[@jeannetteduette6704]

You did good work but in addition to the sexual harrassment, I could see the jealousy the other women on the show held towards you. Glad you landed on your feet and are doing well.

[@peggyperson7018]

Ann was real cool people Iam going to miss her so much

[@FirstLast-ol9cs]

Peggy Person she's not dead and has a new show coming out.

[@dparks3784]

She has a new show coming out on CBS. She should be used for 60 minutes.

[@Lost-xl6im]

I stopped watching NBC after she left

[@tammybettiga3464]

AS SOON AS THEY TOOK HER OFF......I HAVE NEVER...EVER WATCHED THE SHOW AGAIN......AND NEVER WILL.....SHE ROCKED.....SHE WAS GREAT ON THE JOB...AND WAS SWEET AND KIND.......

[@barryrichman9424]

Where in the world is Matt Lauer ?? 😂

[@wilmaphillips2805]

I like Ann curry a lot I can’t count how many time I passed to watch Today because Ann was no longer there!

[@revinhatol]

And another one gone, and another one gone, *another one* *_bites the dust._*

[@lilyr7221]

Good for Anne for standing up for herself n others!

[@elizabeth4914]

Hope NBC learned a lesson, fired the douchbag, Matt Lauer........and keep the intelligent, classy, warm, gorgeous, Ann Curry. They made a huge mistake, Ann is one of the Greatest journalists ever!

[@mlady2995]

"The veteran journalist" beautiful

[@fool4singing]

Back then, they should have gotten rid of Matt, and found someone new to put with Ann...if the ratings HAD gone down during that time, it was not her fault.

[@tariqabubakari3020]

I had a crush on her for years. Couldn't believe when she was fired and that he ultimately was responsible.

[@katherinepoltoratzky6068]

2:43 You can feel the tension. Something is def going on behind the scenes.

[@markymark7814]

She is too classy for the show velas she won

[@neilsunn]

Started many years ago, you brought the world to me. When an undergraduate I used every source. You inspired me. The Christian Science Monitor and Amy Goodman helped me graduate. The time for thinkers has come. Oregon, 1993

[@Bonnie62049]

This was so hard to watch 😢

[@legasiguy551]

Such a classy lady! The Today Snow should rehire her! She has other projects going now but they should just offer or at least invite her on the show.

[@josephinelauria4694]

More power to her! ❤️🙏