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Ann Curry Says She’s Leaving the ‘Today’ Show

By on June 28, 2012

Ann Curry

We’ve all heard the news swirling about the possibility of Ann Curring leaving the “Today” show — well now it’s been confirmed.

One of my favorite journalists — Ann Curry — says she will no long co-host the Today show — effective immediately.

“This is not easy to say,” a choked-up Curry, 55, announced on Thursday’s show, as her costars sat on the sofa next to her. She said Thursday would be her last day as a regular on the show, but “I will still be part of the Today show family, in a different role.”

Ann said she has been “given a fancy new title” and will roam the globe for NBC, reporting the news.

With tears in her eyes, she expressed her gratitude and love for the viewers and the behind-the-scenes staff, and said,

“To those of you who saw me as a groundbreaker, I am sorry that could not carry the ball across the finish line – but, man, did I try.”

Aw man. so sad. But I know Ann is collecting BIG time millions for this so I will proudly suck the tear back into my eyeball socket.

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