Media | Meredith Vieira Emotional Meredith Vieira: I've Decided to Leave Today As rumored, Ann Curry will replace her By Evann Gastaldo Posted May 9, 2011 11:42 AM CDT Copied Emotional Meredith Vieira: I've Decided to Leave Today Meredith Vieira announces her departure from 'Today.' (msnbc) Meredith Vieira today confirmed the rumor that's been going around for a while: She is leaving Today in June. As expected, Ann Curry will replace her as Matt Lauer's co-host. An emotional Vieira said she is "sad" to leave but looking forward to spending more time with her family; the AP notes that her husband has struggled with multiple sclerosis and colon cancer. Click for one reaction to the news of Curry's long-awaited promotion. Read These Next Trumps ends trade talks with Canada. Actor Sam Rockwell gets residuals from movie he wasn't in. President Trump celebrates a 'giant' Supreme Court win. University of Virginia leader reportedly resigns over DEI policies. See 2 photos Report an error