The National Enquirer claims that Matt Lauer and his wife of 12 years, Annette, have split up and are living separately.

The story says that Lauer “walked out” and that the split occurred after an “explosive two-day fight.” (The National Enquirer previously broke the story of John Edwards’ affair with Rielle Hunter.) The article cites “sources” who say Annette Lauer is no longer wearing her wedding ring and asserts Lauer’s mother-in-law confirmed the split.

The split is rumored to be due to after-hours partying during the Winter Olympics and an Lauer’s alleged extended stay in Vancouver after production wrapped:

Suspicions allegedly arose when Matt not only stood his wife up on Valentine’s Day, but also chose to remain in Vancouver for an extended period of time after the “Today” show crew wrapped production and returned to New York.

The 52-year-old married man reportedly “went wild” with colleagues at nightspots and caught the eye of two good-looking Canadian broadcasters.

The New York Daily News reports that Annette learned of her husband’s alleged indiscretions from fellow Today Show staffers’ wives. The paper also says Lauer is being pressured by NBC to downplay the split publicly to protect his family-friendly image.

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Matt Lauer: Deer Accident

Matt Lauer was apparently riding his bike on Long Island when the deer ran in front of him. He braked and ended up flying over the handlebars as a result.

Lauer’s cohost, Meredith Vierra, said he sent an e-mail explaining the incident and jokingly suggesting that maybe the deer was “hired by the competition.”

NBC’s Lester Holt substituted for Lauer on “Today” Monday morning.

Video follows.

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Usually, loyal side kick and cohost Meredith Vieira, unexpectedly comes back with, “I dunno. I got married in my 30s. The kicker?  She turns to Lauer, and says, “When did you get married?”

The look on Lauer’s face is priceless.

Lauer is currently on his second marriage.  Just.  His dutch model wife Annette Roque is currently stll with Lauer, although at one point they did separate, with her filing for divorce.  They are still together and recently had their third child.

All Vieira could do was laugh, and picking up on one of Lauer’s points about living happy ever after she quips, “I don’t think I’m gonna be one of those that live happily ever after after this show”

Judging by the look on Lauer’s face we don’t think so either.

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