Speaking at the Television Critics Association press tour on Friday, NBC entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt said, “The number one priority is keeping Matt on the ‘Today Show.'” He was responding to reports that Lauer is thinking about leaving the program after his contract expires at the end of this year, and that Ryan Seacrest could be a possible replacement.

Greenblatt praised Seacrest as “an asset to the company,” and expressed interest in having him host “interview specials a la Barbara Walters.”