There's no denying that Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are having the time of their lives at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Their Instagram feeds are brimming with photos of them celebrating alongside gold medalists and sampling local delicacies. But behind the scenes, it's not all glitz and glamour for these Today co-anchors. The truth is, they're dealing with a significant pay gap compared to their colleagues.
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Joining Forces for Fair Compensation
A reliable source recently revealed to Life & Style that Hoda and Savannah are teaming up to negotiate a raise. "They've always been team players, but they believe they stepped up and saved the show in the wake of the Matt Lauer scandal," the source explained. "They feel it's only fair to be compensated for their efforts."
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Numbers Don't Lie
While Hoda and Savannah each earn $7 million annually, which is certainly nothing to sneeze at, they pale in comparison to Matt Lauer's $25 million and Megyn Kelly's $23 million NBC deal. At 46 and 53 years old respectively, they "feel there is a woeful pay disparity," the source added. "They're not asking for the moon, but they feel justified in asking for more."
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Building Their Case
The ladies have a strong case, with ratings soaring since they took over. NBC News Chairman Andy Lack has publicly praised them, but they expect more than just words of encouragement. "Being congratulated for handling the big job is fine," the source said, "but they expect NBC and Today to put their money where their mouth is."
Of course, it's hard for Savannah and Hoda to feel satisfied when their combined earnings don't match Megyn's. "They are being treated like heroes at Today," the source said. "And they want to be paid as such." Fans everywhere hope these beloved morning show personalities can reach an agreement that reflects their value.
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