Ann’s Revenge! Willie Geist Is Leading Contender To Replace Matt Lauer On TODAY If Ratings Don’t Improve
Jan. 3 2013, Published 4:00 a.m. ET
By Jen Heger - Breaking Celebrity News Assistant Managing Editor
Willie Geist, the co-host of the third hour of TODAY, is emerging as the frontrunner to replace Matt Lauer if the ratings on the fledgling news morning program don't improve, Breaking Celebrity News is exclusively reporting.
"Willie is absolutely being groomed to become Matt Lauer's replacement if the ratings don't improve. Willie has been filling in for Matt while he has been on vacation during the holidays and has been doing an phenomenal job," a show insider tells Breaking Celebrity News exclusively.
"Willie is so at ease and just an easygoing person, and therefore he makes everyone around him feel comfortable. Savannah and Willie get along very well, they always have. The crew of TODAY has lamented that Willie reminds them of Matt Lauer in his beginning days on the show. Matt has changed a lot and isn't comfortable in his own skin, and the viewers can see that. Willie absolutely isn't gunning for Matt's job. He is