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NBC Delays Meet the Press Announcement

Leaks about Gregory irk higher-ups; other contenders fuming

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 4, 2008 9:00 AM CST

(Newser) – NBC, peeved about leaks that David Gregory is the next host of Meet the Press, may delay the announcement, the New York Post reports. Ongoing arguments over Tim Russert’s replacement are “at a new peak,” with other NBC talent fuming about being passed over. Chuck Todd, another top contender, may have tipped off the media and thus ruined Gregory’s coronation, originally planned for Sunday.

NBC News chief White House correspondent David Gregory speaks during a taping of "Meet the Press," April 8, 2007. (Getty Images)

In this image released by MSNBC, correspondent David Gregory is shown. (AP Photo)

David Gregory speaks as Eugene Robinson, David Brody and late moderator Tim Russert listen during a taping of 'Meet the Press' at the NBC studios December 2, 2007 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)

David Gregory of NBC News speaks during a live taping of "Meet the Press," Oct. 5, 2008, in Washington, DC. (Getty Images)

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