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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Katie vs. 'Today'

"Today" co-hosts Matt Lauer and Ann Curry could soon find themselves at war for morning ratings against their former colleague, Katie Couric, when she lands at ABC.

Accordong to a posting at nypost.com, as part of a deal being negotiated between Couric and ABC for a daytime syndicated talk show, she'll also be making "strategic guest appearances" on "Good Morning America" that will put her in a direct rivalry with Lauer, sources say.

" 'GMA' sees Meredith Vieira leaving ['Today'] as a huge opportunity," said a source. "Katie will be one of the ways ABC could take advantage."

A source told Page Six that Couric -- who'll appear on CBS for the last time on Thursday -- could be popping up on "GMA," currently hosted by Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, as many as "two and three times per week." But sources close to the network said she'll more likely be making "periodic appearances" and "promoting her big 'gets' and stories."

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