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Matt Lauer Knew About Megyn Kelly Defection: Cover-Up So That Savannah Gutherie Can Be Axed
Radar Online ^ | Posted on Jan 6, 2017 ast | radar staff

Posted on 01/06/2017 4:41:46 PM PST by drewh

Most staffers at NBC were shocked to learn of Megyn Kelly‘s sudden move from Fox News, but not Matt Lauer!

In fact, according to insiders, the longtime NBC News anchor was kept in the know to help save space for Kelly when the network kicked fellow anchor Savannah Guthrie.

“Matt Lauer KNEW about Kelly and even gave it his blessing,” a source revealed exclusively to Radar. “His people and NBC are spreading rumors that Matt was kept out of the loop so when they replace Savannah with Kelly his hands are clean.”

“They cannot have another Ann Curry situation again,” the insider added.

As Radar reported, NBC News anchors are shaking in their boots over Kelly’s new position.

“Anchors are in panic mode inside NBC,” a source revealed. “No way is Kelly joining without an assigned show. This means someone is getting the ax and do not know it.”

“Savannah on maternity leave is terrified,” the insider added.

That’s not all, other top journalists with the network have also expressed concern over Kelly’s sudden intrusion: “Chuck Todd on Meet the Press is freaking out, and even Lester Holt is unsure of his future!”

With Lauer’s help, NBC’s morning segments will also undergo a drastic change.

“Kelly will end up co-hosting the first two hours of the show that are news focused,” said Radar’s source. “Matt hates fashion and cooking segments and wants the show to be more newsy and leave all ‘the sugar’ stuff to silly GMA!”

“This is why the dressing room next to Matt’s room on the first floor behind the upstairs studio has remained empty for months — despite Tamron Hall and Hoda [Kotb] asking for it,” the insider added. “It was being saved for Kelly!”


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1 posted on 01/06/2017 4:41:46 PM PST by drewh
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To: drewh

Do people actually watch that station?


2 posted on 01/06/2017 4:46:12 PM PST by GrandJediMasterYoda (Hillary Clinton IS a felon)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

NBC wants to go ‘hard news’...bwaaaaha!


3 posted on 01/06/2017 4:48:40 PM PST by drewh
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

They have a station???


4 posted on 01/06/2017 4:48:56 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter (I held my nose, voted for Trump, then took a shower. All to defeat evil.)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

Will be a hoot if the can Lauer.


5 posted on 01/06/2017 4:49:08 PM PST by EQAndyBuzz (Too. Much. Winning.)
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To: drewh

Terror among the talking head propagandists! I will sleep fine tonight.


6 posted on 01/06/2017 4:56:09 PM PST by xp38
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To: drewh

“Today” calls “GMA” silly? It’s a matter of degree, Matt. But your show ain’t exactly hard-hitting journalism.


7 posted on 01/06/2017 4:58:26 PM PST by Tallguy
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To: drewh

Megyn sounds like a troublemaker. Seems to think she is better than the rest.


8 posted on 01/06/2017 4:58:28 PM PST by hsmomx3 (Love my Steelers!!)
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To: drewh

This will be fun to watch unfold.Libs eating their own.


9 posted on 01/06/2017 4:59:19 PM PST by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: drewh

Those liberal TV folks are nasty little bitches. At least Matt gave Hillary an ulcer.


10 posted on 01/06/2017 5:02:08 PM PST by ImJustAnotherOkie
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To: drewh

Savannah Guthrie? Wouldn’t know her if I saw her. Matt Lauer? OK, I know who he is. Megyn “Machinegun” Kelly? Meh.

L’s


11 posted on 01/06/2017 5:02:26 PM PST by PGalt (CONGRATULATIONS Donald J. Trump)
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To: HANG THE EXPENSE

This is the network that believes in exploding gas tanks.


12 posted on 01/06/2017 5:02:42 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: drewh

Battle of the news media pole dancers


13 posted on 01/06/2017 5:02:49 PM PST by ronnie raygun
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To: drewh

I could not care any less. I am more interested n the survival of the snail darter.


14 posted on 01/06/2017 5:04:14 PM PST by WENDLE (Brennan testified re Russian Hacking!! He is a purjurious LIAR!!)
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To: hsmomx3

She is at least as good as she once was...


15 posted on 01/06/2017 5:05:09 PM PST by gov_bean_ counter (I held my nose, voted for Trump, then took a shower. All to defeat evil.)
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To: drewh

Going to can the woman while on maternity leave? Nice job looking out for women, liberals.


16 posted on 01/06/2017 5:12:25 PM PST by Darth Dan
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To: drewh

So glad i dont watch any of this pablum crapola.


17 posted on 01/06/2017 5:16:20 PM PST by Secret Agent Man ( Gone Galt; Not averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: drewh

Matt Laurer: Could your lipstick be killing you?


18 posted on 01/06/2017 5:17:55 PM PST by Leep (Stronger without her!)
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To: drewh

....someone is getting the ax and do not know it.”

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Who it be?


19 posted on 01/06/2017 5:19:57 PM PST by Bigg Red (To Thee, O Lord, I lift my soul. Thank you for saving our Republic.)
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To: drewh

The only morning news show I ever bothered with was Good Morning America as Joan Lunden was one of my TV crushes. Also liked Kathleen Sullivan on CBS This Morning.


20 posted on 01/06/2017 5:21:02 PM PST by OttawaFreeper ("If I had to go to war again, I'd bring lacrosse players" Conn Smythe)
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