Matt Lauer Update: Anchor’s Wife Fuels Divorce Rumors, ‘Today’ Thriving Without Journalist

Since Matt Lauer was fired from NBC over sexual Harassment allegations, the anchor and his wife Annette Roque have been at the center of divorce rumors. While neither has chosen to comment on reports alleging their imminent split, the Dutch model has done little to refute the claims.

Following reports Roque demanded Lauer leave the Hamptons, New York home they share with their kids, the mother of three was spotted out having a good time without her wedding ring.

Sources told Page Six that the model has been spending time away from her husband and has been jet-setting across Europe. On Friday, Roque was photographed grabbing a bite to eat with a friend in Amsterdam.

The model has been reportedly focused on “regrouping” following her husband’s scandal and alleged affairs.

“They were drinking red wine, and Annette did not have her wedding ring on. She was laughing through the whole lunch,” an onlooker at the luxurious restaurant, Rijks, told the website.

“Annette is enjoying the European life. She is in a different mindset here. She is definitely regrouping,” an insider added.

While the couple has yet to announce a divorce or separation, this wouldn’t be the first time their marriage came close to falling apart.

In 2006, Roque filed for divorce from Lauer citing “mental abuse, extreme mental and emotional distress, humiliation, torment and anxiety.” However, she withdrew her petition and stayed in the marriage.

While Lauer deals with the deterioration of his marriage, the “Today” show, which he spent a majority of his career on, has been thriving in ratings since his termination from NBC.

During an interview with USA Today, the journalist’s former co-worker, Savannah Guthrie, reflected on the show’s recent success and beating out competing daytime series “Good Morning America.”

“Everything about that whole situation was so unprecedented and so surprising. The ratings were literally the last thing on our mind. I know all the golden-age history, the 15-year winning streak, but that was long gone by the time I came along. The fact that people stuck with us through what was a really heartfelt and heart-wrenching time makes us feel good,” she told the media outlet.

Guthrie admitted continuing on without Lauer has been tough, but she and her colleagues have been doing their best to keep their audience intrigued.

“We had a really great and close relationship with Matt. He was our friend and colleague. We woke up to news that was shocking, just like everyone who turned on the show every day,” she said.

“Man, it’s hard to get through something like that. We all try to keep our eye on the ball and try to manage this the best we can, with compassion and integrity and truth and honesty and authenticity, and that’s all I know how to do. I hope we are succeeding,” Guthrie added.

Lauer has reportedly remained in contact with several of his former colleagues but has mainly focused on spending time with his family following his termination.