As of Monday, Billy Bush is no longer with NBC's "Today" show, the program's supervising executive said in a note to staffers.
"Billy Bush will be leaving the Today show's 9 a.m. hour, effective today," said Noah Oppenheim, an NBC News senior vice president who oversees the unit's "Today" franchise,in the memo."While he was a new member of the 'Today' team, he was a valued colleague and longtime member of the broader NBC family. We wish him success as he goes forward."
Bush released his own statement. "I am deeply grateful for the conversations I've had with my daughters, and for all of the support from family, friends and colleagues. I look forward to what lies ahead."
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