I really have to start laughing hysterically at sexual assault. It pays well. https://t.co/XEdbFtpBwW
— Ben Howe (@BenHowe) October 15, 2016
According to Page Six, Billy Bush is in talks with NBC for a settlement after getting booted off of the “Today” show to the tune of $10,000,000:
EXCLUSIVE: Billy Bush is likely to get a $10 million settlement from NBC after his abrupt ouster https://t.co/UDKoiAWWrR
— Page Six (@PageSix) October 14, 2016
Between Billy Bush and Roger Ailes, nothing seems to pay better than sexual harassment. https://t.co/OH8usNYRtp
— Nicholas Kristof (@NickKristof) October 15, 2016
According to Page Six, this is the full amount of his 3-year contract:
Then, after saying Bush’s job was initially safe a week ago, NBC execs acted with apparent horror at the tape’s contents and the subsequent public backlash. One source said, “Billy feels he’s the political roadkill in NBC’s desire to take down Trump.”
But, since he started on “Today” in August, $10 million for a month’s work isn’t bad.
That’s right — $3 million per year:
https://twitter.com/aravosis/status/787091757737607168
That'll teach him a lesson https://t.co/7ZD3Du760r
— Jazz Shaw (@JazzShaw) October 14, 2016
Remember, kids … when signing a contract, always make sure you have a good lawyer:
Technically – by which I mean not technically but legally – having a contract protecting you pays well. @BenHowe @daveweigel
— Kurt Schlichter (@KurtSchlichter) October 15, 2016
Of course, Page Six could be wrong:
Page Six also said Billy Bush's job was safe six days ago (wrong) and that he was being courted for DWTS (nope, per my source). #GrainOfSalt https://t.co/l2lA5cVP5m
— TurkeyMoJoe (@TVMoJoe) October 15, 2016
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