Billy Bush On How He Feels About Former Colleague Matt Lauer’s Firing

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Billy Bush hasn’t spoken out about Matt Lauer’s firing from the Today show, but now he’s opening up in an interview with People.

“People texted and called me making comments like he got what he deserved,” said Bush, who was fired from Today in October 2016 after a leaked tape from 2005 revealed the then Access Hollywood host laughing as Trump bragged about sexually assaulting women. “But there is no joy in the demise of others … no matter who it is.”

After Billy was fired, he admits he was upset that Matt didn’t have his back.

“In one of my resolute moments, I said if I ever speak to him, I’m going to tell him that I was let down,” he says. “Many months later, he called me and I addressed it. He assured me that he [fought for me] in private. I accepted it.”

Read more at People.