With Ann Curry's co-hosting duties on Today over, Savannah Guthrie was promoted from the 9 a.m. hour of the NBC morning show, leaving the 9 a.m. duties in the air.
Although appearing on Today multiple times, Willie Geist has officially succeeded Guthrie as co-host of the 9 a.m. hour.
Geist is known as host of Way Too Early and co-host of Morning Joe on MSNBC.
With the promotion, Geist will step down from hosting Way Too Early but will stay for Morning Joe.
Today Executive Producer Jim Bell said, "We are thrilled to add Willie to the Today team. He brings a solid news background with a keen sense of creativity and humor. From politics to pop culture, Willie is a skilled and versatile reporter who will make a great addition at 9 a.m. and contribute to the entire broadcast."
Geist will also serve as the main fill-in co-host for Matt Lauer during the 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. hours of the morning show.
Geist insist he isn't looking to replace Lauer in the future, stating, "[Lauer is] the best that's ever been in that job and he'll be there as long as he wants to be."
Geist will start his first official day on Today with Natalie Morales and Al Roker on Nov. 12.
Watch Curry and Geist dance during a segment on Today from Feb. 24, 2011:
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