- Matt Lauer is in the final stages of his divorce with Annette Roque.
- He's handing over $50 million and mad about it, according to Us Weekly.
- The sum reportedly includes $25 million in cash, their home, and their horse farm.
- Lauer reportedly believes "a television comeback" is possible for him.
Former "Today Show" host Matt Lauer is close to finalizing his divorce from Annette Roque, according to Us Weekly. And he isn't happy that he's handing over a reported $50 million.
"Matt is furious he is essentially handing over half of his net worth to Annette," a source close to the former NBC anchor told Us Weekly. "He could fight for a better deal in court but that would only result in dragging this out longer and negative headlines."
The settlement, the source told Us Weekly, includes a one-time payment of $25 million, their current home, and their horse farm — Roque is an equestrian. The couple will also split the costs for their three children, the source said.
Roque filed for divorce from Lauer in January, shortly after Lauer was fired from "The Today Show" in November 2017 for reported sexual misconduct.
Roque previously filed for divorce in 2006 (the couple has been married since 1997), citing "cruel and inhumane" behavior in her petition, though she withdrew it a few weeks later.
Nonetheless, Lauer seems to think he can move past everything and return to a public life.
"He is ready to move on with his life and truly believes that a television comeback is possible," the source told Us Weekly.
