Meredith Vieira Says Goodbye to ‘TODAY’ (Video)
Meredith Vieira signed off from ‘TODAY‘ for the last time Wednesday morning after five years on the job.
The co-host of the NBC program decided in April to leave the show, passing the baton to colleague Anne Curry.
“It’s tough. It’s a hard one. Very mixed emotions. I’m looking at everybody right here and wishing I … no, I know it’s right, but it’s hard,” Vieira said at the top of her last show.
Matt Lauer got right to it in the early part of the show and with Al Roker, Curry and Natalie Morales on hand, introduced a playful montage of some of Merdith’s most memorable moments.
“It’s been a privilege working with you over these past five years,” Lauer said. “And I know the folks at home have enjoyed starting their day with you as well. It has been a great ride.”
Becoming emotional, Vieira spoke about the “power of this show to really reach people and it’s such a blessing to have had that ability. I’m so honored to have sat with all of you.”
Quick with the wit, she added, “Most of you.”
Meredith made the official announcement of her departure last month after rumors that she planned to leave the show popped up in April.
“After months of personal reflection and private conversations between my family and my friends, I’ve decided to leave ‘Today,’ in June,” she said, sitting a couch next to Curry, Matt Lauer and Al Roker.
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Vieira has hosted NBC’s ‘Today’ for the past five years with Lauer, taking over for Katie Couric when she decided to the leave the show in 2006. Before taking on the early morning role, Vieira was the original moderator on ‘The View.’
As co-host of the popular show, Vieira has had her fair share of interesting experiences — all caught on camera for the world to see. ‘The Today Show’ has been replaying some of Vieira’s top moments this week, leading up to today’s farewell show.
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