Ann Curry announces she is leaving the Today Show with Al Roker, Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie.

Former NBC TODAY co-host Ann Curry is reportedly begging her bosses to release her from her contract so she can accept a high-profile anchor job at news rival CNN.

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Ann Curry, who recently left her co-hosting duties with the Today Show and was replaced by Savannah Guthrie, 'feels completely vindicated,' according to reports.

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Ann Curry was on the Today Show set in London on Thursday to introduce a filmed report on a still photographer. She lost her job as Matt Lauer's co-anchor in June and was replaced by Savannah Guthrie.

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Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden and news anchor Ann Curry sit during an airing of NBC's Today show during a job fair for military veterans and spouses aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum March 28, 2012 in New York City.(Photo by Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Today show anchor Ann Curry announces that she is leaving the show on Thursday, June 28, 2012.

NBC news anchor Ann Curry poses in the press room during Live Earth New York at Giants Stadium on July 7, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)

NBC news anchor Ann Curry poses in the press room during Live Earth New York at Giants Stadium on July 7, 2007 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)