According to The Hollywood Reporter, former Today show host Katie Couric is opening up and sharing her thoughts surrounding former co-host Matt Lauer. It has been over one month since Lauer was terminated from his job at NBC, speaking to People Magazine Couric said of the circumstances, "the whole thing has been very painful for me,. Lauer was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women. Couric also clarified that Matt was always a professional towards her, saying that he was like a brother.