However , Lauer renewed his contract with NBC in 2012 and was fired on November 29 , 2017 .
He was rumored to be a potential long - term candidate for Matt Lauer 's co-host position on Today .
Matt Lauer renewed his contract with NBC in 2012 and was fired on November 29 , 2017 .
He was rumored to be a potential long - term candidate for Matt Lauer 's co-host position on Today .