just how effective is it? the discouraging headline just out. good evening. and it's great to have you with us here on a wednesday night. and for millions of americans, it was a stunning headline to wake up to. matt lauer, the long-time host of "the today show" has been fired. his cohost, savannah guthrie, her voice trembling. she learned just before the show. lauer is accused of inappropriate sexual behavior and late today, new allegations now surfacing. offcamera, guthrie and hoda kotb seen hugging. the close-knit team clearly shaken. and tonight, as these new allegations now surface, nbc news out with a new statement. did they know anything before the complaint this week? abc's linsey davis, leading us off. >> reporter: savannah guthrie's voice trembling at the "the today show." >> good morning. breaking news overnight. matt lauer has been terminated from nbc news. >> reporter: and then, her first moment on camera without matt lauer by her side. >> and good morning, everybody.