Katie Couric Says Jeff Zucker and Allison Gollust’s Colleagues ‘Turned a Blind Eye to Inappropriate Behavior’

Couric adds that her former NBC boss’ resignation from CNN took her by surprise

Katie Couric, Jeff Zucker (Getty Images)
Katie Couric, Jeff Zucker (Getty Images)

Katie Couric has some thoughts on CNN head Jeff Zucker’s abrupt resignation this week, particularly about those who knew about his relationship with Allison Gollust.

On Wednesday, Zucker shocked the company when he resigned, saying he had a relationship with his “closest colleague” that he did not disclose at the onset. That colleague has been confirmed as Allison Gollust, who had worked closely with Zucker for two decades. On Thursday, Couric noted that Zucker and Gollust’s relationship wasn’t surprising, but Zucker’s resignation definitely was.

“I worked with Jeff Zucker for many years at NBC and later on my talk show.

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