Matt Lauer’s Ex-Wife Speaks Out About Sexual Assault Allegations Blog Entertainment News 12/01/2017 Tweet As many as eight women have come forward with allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior against ex-Today Show anchor, Matt Lauer. After the immediate firing from the Today Show, Lauer released a statement saying, “What is being said about me is untrue or mischaracterized…There is enough truth in these stories to make me feel embarrassed and ashamed. ” And now it’s Matt Lauer’s ex-wife who is speaking out… “He’s just a very giving person and charming and I think a lot of stuff is going to come to light.” There have also been reports that Lauer is asking his former network for a $30 million payout.