Matt Lauer Announces New 'Today' Deal; Tackles Ryan Seacrest - Video
OK, Ryan Seacrest, don't get ahead of yourself. It was announced yesterday that the face of American Idol would be joining the NBC family this summer during the Olympics in London. Many speculate that this is the sign that he would replace 'Today' Show veteran Matt Lauer. Well, that is simply not the case.
Lauer took to the 'Today' Show this morning to announce that he has signed a new deal with the morning show. His contract is estimated to be worth roughly $25 million. Looks like they don't want to get rid of him.
Also, in an exclusive clip caught by the camera man, Matt was captured tackling Ryan yesterday during a commercial break. We've all thought about doing it, but Matt actually did it!
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From THR:The 15-year anchor of NBC's No. 1-rated morning show formally announced his new deal during Friday's broadcast, which is said to be worth around $25 million a year.Calling the Today team his "family," Lauer was more self-deprecating than boastful.
"Truth be told," he laughed, "I was developing an idea for a new show, where viewers could tune in every morning and see someone they know lose a little more of his hair every single day right in front of their eyes. But then I thought, I could just stay here and do that."
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