Expert Explains Matt Lauer's Popularity Problem

An expert weighs in on Matt Lauer's popularity problems. The ratings for the Today Show are down and people have blamed the host for Ann Curry's dismissal. According to an interview with the expert, Lauer will leave the show when his contract is up next year.

Perez Hilton blogs Matt Lauer was thinking about jumping ship sooner. According to Hilton, the anchor heard rumors Ryan Seacrest could replace him then Lauer met with NBC's competitor ABC.

You may recall the January Celebrity Glam post 'Today' Show Hosts Make Jabs at Golden Globes
and the November post Will Matt Lauer Be Canned? 

The November post is about unconfirmed reports Matt Lauer would be axed from Today. Perez Hilton had blogged about Lauer's supposed long term battles with former co-hosts Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira and Ann Curry.

A couple of months ago, another Today Show host allegedly made snarky comments to Lauer on Live Television at the Golden Globes. Viewers watched the co-hosts adversarial back and fourth. A famed actor purportedly joined in the verbal battle.

Matt Lauer's contract is estimated at $21.5 million.