As we reported in September, long-time morning host Matt Lauer has seemingly worn out his welcome at NBC's Today show. TV insiders are saying the $21.5 million-a-year Lauer is soon to be fired.

Lauer's "Q Score," an industry popularity rating, collapsed after NBC's mishandling of former Today co-host Ann Curry's firing. Lauer's off-camera treatment of the woman was perceived by many to be one of the reasons Curry was dumped only a year after she took on co-host duties of what used to be the most popular morning show.

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