The ratings for Couric’s era have not been good, so now she’s in talks to host a syndicated afternoon talk show for ABC. Couric’s highlight reel as an anchor includes her infamous Sarah Palin interview, where she “trapped” Palin by asking what newspapers she reads. She also interviewed the regular crew of White House misfits, like President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. If you actually watch the evening news on broadcast TV, you may or may not miss her. I won’t speak for you – you’ll have to look into your heart and decide.

Scott Pelley will replace Couric starting June 6th.

It’s fairly unusual for a major network news anchor to abandon his or her post after just five years, but perhaps Couric is eager to smile and perhaps even laugh on TV again. She hasn’t made any official announcement yet, but multiple sources have confirmed she won’t be renewing her contract, which expires on June 4th. Let’s hope she figures out what to do before her legs start to go. (via Variety)