According to Internet Media: The network's news division said Monday that longtime "Today" show news anchor Ann Curry will take over as co-anchor in June, succeeding Meredith Vieira alongside Matt Lauer on TV's most profitable couch.
Meanwhile, Natalie Morales, who now co-hosts the third hour of "Today" will take over Ms. Curry's news anchor role, and NBC White House correspondent Savannah Guthrie will slip into Ms. Morales's 9 a.m. hosting spot.
Ms. Vieira will take an unspecified new role within NBC News, the unit said.
The announcement confirms weeks of news reports about the change. NBC didn't offer a reason for Ms. Vieira's departure from the show, which was expected after she only opted for a one-year contract extension last year.
Meanwhile, Natalie Morales, who now co-hosts the third hour of "Today" will take over Ms. Curry's news anchor role, and NBC White House correspondent Savannah Guthrie will slip into Ms. Morales's 9 a.m. hosting spot.
Ms. Vieira will take an unspecified new role within NBC News, the unit said.
The announcement confirms weeks of news reports about the change. NBC didn't offer a reason for Ms. Vieira's departure from the show, which was expected after she only opted for a one-year contract extension last year.
