Matt Lauer is living a private life very much outside of the spotlight eight years after he was ousted from the “Today” show. 8 Matt Lauer has been living a private life in the Hamptons eight years after he was fired from the “Today” show. Back in 2022, Lauer and Roque appeared to be in good spirits as they reunited for Romy’s high school graduation. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection8 A source told Page Six last month that Lauer’s girlfriend is encouraging him to make a comeback. “She is encouraging him to keep trying and she is definitely persistent,” the source told us.