Six years after his shocking departure from the “Today Show,” Matt Lauer has kept a relatively low profile. In a statement to People in November 2023, a source revealed that he’s living a quiet life out of the entertainment spotlight. “It’s a very quiet lifestyle, but he has nothing to complain about. He’s dating, he’s close with his kids,” the insider explained. “He still held on to the huge horse farm he shared with [ex-wife] Annette [Rouge] on Long Island, and they manage it together.” Another source added that Lauer sold his home in the Hamptons to spend more time in New Zealand, where he owns another property. “He feels peace there, loves it, loves the people, and it’s good for his productivity level,” they continued.
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Lastly, the first source revealed that his new laidback lifestyle has significantly shaken his social circle, with Lauer supposedly stepping away from many of his old friendships. While Lauer is no longer living a life as one of the most notable TV anchors, he has still managed to make headlines for his romance with Shamin Abas. According to Page Six, the two first started dating in December 2019. “Matt and Shamin have known each other for many years,” a source said. However, in August 2023, a source revealed to OK! Magazine that their relationship was on the rocks. “He and Abas are not as compatible as previously thought, they said.
