NEW YORK – Meredith Vieira said Monday that she will leave NBC’s “Today” show next month to spend more time with her family, and Ann Curry will replace her as host.

Are Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer friends?

Vieira and Lauer served as co-hosts of NBC’s “Today” from . Vieira said she developed a close relationship with her colleague during their time together: “We were like brother and sister.” “Matt and I were very close,” she said. “He was very kind to me.

Why did Meredith Vieira leave Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

While continuing to appear on The View, Vieira also became the host of the syndicated game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire; in she won Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on that program. In 2006 she left The View to fill a vacant coanchor seat on Today, which aired on NBC.

What tragedy happened to Meredith Vieira?

Quote from video: In late 2006 vieira landed an anchor spot on today. But just six months into her stint on the show she and a team were dispatched to cover a tragic story the day it happened the massacre at virginia

What is Meredith Vieira salary?

Meredith Vieira Net Worth

Net Worth:	$45 Million
Salary:	$11 Million
Date of Birth	Dec 30, 1953 (68 years old)
Place of Birth	Providence
Gender	Female

What is Matt Lauer doing now?

Right now, the star is in a relationship with Shamin Abas. The two knew each other from before a decade they start dating. A source told Page Six, “Matt and Shamin have known each other for many years; she spends a lot of time in the Hamptons, as does he. They very recently began dating.

How long did Meredith and Matt Lauer work together?

Meredith Vieira worked with Matt Lauer for five years on the Today show — and played an important part in bringing the allegations of sexual assault against him to light.

Is 25 Words or Less Cancelled?

You Bet Your Life, 25 Words or Less, Dish Nation, Divorce Court: Syndicated Series Renewed for 2022-23 Season.

Who was the first host of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

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Are Matt Lauer and Bryant Gumbel friends?

Click through for more on the story! “Matt and Bryant are still extremely close friends,” added an insider.

Is the morning show based on Meredith Vieira?

The Morning Show is based on a book.



The show actually draws inspiration from Stelter’s book, which covers the competition between Good Morning America and Today, as well as Ann Curry’s short and ill-fated replacing of Meredith Vieira.

Is Meredith Vieira of Portuguese descent?

Vieira was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and raised in nearby East Providence, the daughter of Mary Elsie (Rosa), a homemaker, and Edwin Vieira, a medical doctor, both first-generation Portuguese Americans. She is the youngest of four children, with three older brothers.

Where is Meredith Vieira 25 Words or Less?

On the other hand, one of the reasons I was so thrilled to get the opportunity to host 25 Words or Less was the ability to go to the set. There was something so cool to go to the studio in L.A. and being with folks in a studio and interacting on a personal and physical level.

How long can contestants stay on 25 Words or Less?

The trailing team goes first. The teams have 45 seconds and a set limitation of 20 words. Contestants score the points for each successful word and earn a 1,000-point bonus for successfully getting all five.

Is 25 Words or Less cancelled 2022?

You Bet Your Life, 25 Words or Less, Dish Nation, Divorce Court: Syndicated Series Renewed for 2022-23 Season.