Katie Couric breaks silence on Matt Lauer: Allegations ‘incredibly upsetting’

Katie Couric broke her silence on Friday on the sexual misconduct allegations against her former “Today” show co-host Matt Lauer, calling them “incredibly upsetting.”

Couric was responding to a comment from an individual on Instagram who was upset she had not yet spoken out about the allegations. 

“It’s incredibly upsetting and I will say something when I’m ready to. Thanks for your interest,” Couric wrote. 

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Couric worked with Lauer for 15 years on the NBC morning show before leaving in 2006 to anchor the “CBS Evening News.”

The former television anchor’s comments come after a slew of allegations against Lauer surfaced earlier this month, resulting in his departure from NBC News. 

Lauer issued an apology after his termination. 

“There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions,” Lauer said in a statement that was read on the “Today” show.

“To the people I have hurt, I am truly sorry. As I am writing this, I realize the depth of the damage and disappointment I have left behind at home and at NBC.”

Lauer joined other high-profile men such as Harvey Weinstein, Charlie Rose and Kevin Spacey who lost their jobs after allegations against them came to light.