Ann Curry: The Exit Deal, the Replacement... How Will It Shake Out?
June 26, 2012
Television
New reports say soon-to-be ex “Today” show co-host Ann Curry and her NBC bosses are furiously negotiating her exit deal, while Savannah Guthrie appears to be Curry’s chosen replacement.
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Curry was to originally receive $10 million a year in her three-year contract with the network, and since she’s only been doing the “Today” show for one year, she wants the remaining $20 million balance. The network only wants to pay $10 mil and give her a job as a foreign correspondent.
The network is eager to settle all accounts as quickly as possible so they can introduce Guthrie before the massive Olympics coverage next month.
An announcement will reportedly be made late this week or early next week.
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It seems the mad charade that has been playing out at NBC may finally be coming to a close as insiders are disclosing that NBC and Ann Curry are now finalizing details about her exit, the only hiccup being that Ann Curry wants $20 million to leave not the $10 million NBC want to give her, whilst Savannah Guthrie has anxiously agreed to take on the new job...
http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2012/06/ann-curry-fired-a...
According to Extra: "Curry was to originally receive $10 million a year in her three-year contract with the network, and since she’s only been doing the “Today” show for one year, she wants the remaining $20 million balance." SHE'S choosing to quit and actually expects NBC to PAY her more money? W T F??? What part of "contract" does she not understand? SHE agreed to work 3 years but only worked 1. She wants to get paid for QUITTING? I've never even watched TODAY but after hearing about the negotiation shenanigans of Katie Couric (who bombed BIG TIME on prime time), Matt Lauer, and now Ann Curry, I never will. As far as I'm concerned, NBC doesn't owe her ONE RED CENT!
NO, NO, NO, I watch because of Ann. I do not watch when the blond kid is on. She is ok, but not for the main host seat. Ann is the best. She is bright and sincere, warm and real. She goes, I go.
I will miss Ann Curry, she is so professional and kind. Don't know what they see in Savannah but I won't be watching her, I'm going to GMA.
Ann deserves more than the $20 Mill....she has had to put up with
Matt... and she is also the best on the show. Getting rid of her isn't going to help the show. Hope someone grabs here up real quick with a much better offer and more money. I Quit watching Today a long time ago, mainly because of "Mr. Wonderful"... Matt!
I think Ann Curry is a real pro and she is handling this like the pro she is. She has given so many years to this show, what a shame they blame everything on her. Maybe Good Morning America is just getting better than they are. Regardless, I don't think they have given Ann enough time. Ann keep your chin up.
Yes I won't watch the today no more if Ann isn't there
Want they are doing to her is SOO dirty .. Today is play dirty
With Ann and I watch a show like that .. Show me they Arent nice ppl
And for Matt he not all that his self .. It could be him that show is not doing
But the show get worst if Ann not there . The ppl will see how mean today is
I have already stopped watching The Today Show because of Ms Guthrie. Don't care for her snooty and insincere interview style.