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Turns out viewers really like ‘Today’ without Matt Lauer

By Emily Jashinsky

Published February 8, 2018 5:16pm ET

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Turns out viewers really like ‘Today’ without Matt Lauer — Entertainment Weekly reported this week that the "Today" show "is currently enjoying its best streak in over five years by topping the competition in viewers and the key demographics." (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle) | Craig Ruttle

Matt Lauer’s ouster appears to have boosted the “Today” show’s appeal with viewers.

Lauer anchored “Today” for 20 years before getting the ax last fall amid an outpouring of disturbing allegations of sexual assault and harassment. Hoda Kotb has since assumed his role hosting the program alongside Savannah Guthrie — and to impressive results.

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