Former “Today” show co-host, Matt Lauer, was recently seen attending Don Lemon’s wedding in New York City with girlfriend Shamin Abas. The couple was photographed holding hands while waiting outside the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Midtown Manhattan. Lauer, 66, wore a traditional navy suit jacket and white-and-blue striped shirt, while Abas opted for a rust-colored striped dress and red cardigan. The guest list included approximately 140 people, including celebrities like “View” co-hosts Sunny Hostin, Joy Behar, and Ana Navarro, Alec Baldwin, Luann de Lesseps, and Tamron Hall, who celebrated afterwards at Polo Bar.
Lauer and Abas have been dating for five years and were most recently seen attending a “Today” producer’s wedding in December 2023. Lauer reunited with his former co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie, at that event for the first time in years. Lauer was infamously fired by NBC in 2017 for “inappropriate workplace conduct” after he allegedly sexually harassed a female staffer during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Guthrie announced Lauer’s dismissal live on air, expressing her devastation over the news and calling him a “dear friend and partner.”
Following his firing, Lauer has kept a relatively low profile, living quietly in the Hamptons. However, rumors have circulated that he may be interested in making a comeback to the industry. Despite the scandal that led to his downfall, many of his former colleagues, such as Hoda Kotb, have expressed conflicting feelings about the situation. Kotb mentioned that she had known Lauer for years and considered him a friend and colleague, but found it difficult to reconcile the allegations of harassment with the man she knew.
Lauer’s attendance at Lemon’s wedding marks a rare public appearance for the former TV host, who has largely stayed out of the spotlight since his firing. The event was attended by a mix of celebrities and friends, with many taking the opportunity to celebrate in honor of the newlyweds. The images of Lauer and Abas holding hands outside the church served as a reminder of the couple’s longstanding relationship and their commitment to each other. Despite the controversies that have followed Lauer in recent years, he and Abas seemed to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the wedding celebrations.
While the event may have brought some attention back to Lauer and his personal life, the focus remained on Lemon and Malone as they celebrated their union surrounded by loved ones. Lauer’s presence at the wedding stirred up mixed emotions from those who have followed his career and the ensuing scandal that led to his downfall at NBC. It remains to be seen whether Lauer will indeed attempt a comeback in the industry or if he will continue to lead a quiet life away from the public eye. His attendance at Lemon’s wedding serves as a reminder of the complexities of his past and the impact it has had on his personal and professional life.
