She was forced out of her role as "Today" co-anchor in June.
Ann Curry
Seven months after Ann Curry was ousted as co-anchor of NBC's "Today," the TV journalist is looking to leave the network and join CNN.
Curry, who has been reporting for NBC "Nightly News with Brian Williams" in recent months, has been offered Anderson Cooper's 8 p.m. slot on CNN, according to UPI.
Several other media outlets have reported on her desire to be freed from her contract with NBC.
"Ann wants out of her contract, big time. She has formally asked her attorney to explore exit options from the network. However, NBC bosses have indicated they are unwilling to release Ann from the contract. If Ann were to just quit, there is a non-compete clause, which would prohibit her from working for another news outlet for two years,” a source close to the situation told Radar Online.
The Los Angeles Times noted that Curry if makes the switch to CNN, she will be working for her former boss Jeff Zucker.
Zucker, president of CNN Worldwide, was president and CEO of NBC Universal until late 2010. He served as producer of "Today" and later president of NBC's Entertainment, News & Cable Group, when "Today" dominated morning news.
NBC ousted Curry as "Today" co-host on June 28, 2012 after a year on the job – a time when the former ratings champ lost its edge over rival "Good Morning America."