Hold the phone! Could Matt Lauer be plotting a comeback? Sources whisper the disgraced former "Today" anchor is itching to return to the media world, a mere eight years after his spectacular fall from grace.

The rumor mill is churning, with an insider telling People that Lauer, now 67, "wants to get back into the media arena in some capacity, if not TV." Apparently, he's been testing the waters, chatting with folks about a potential return.

Let's rewind. In November 2017, Lauer was axed from his cushy NBC gig faster than you can say "inappropriate sexual behavior."

The network cited a "detailed complaint from a colleague," suggesting Lauer's alleged misconduct wasn't exactly a one-off. Ouch.

And it gets worse. Page Six exclusively reported allegations that Lauer was a prolific sexter, allegedly bombarding female NBC staffers, including a young intern, with lewd messages and revealing pics. Double ouch!

Page Six was all over this story back then, revealing the depths of the accusations.

Following his firing, two more women bravely came forward. One claimed Lauer summoned her to his office for sex, leaving her feeling trapped and terrified of losing her livelihood. Horrifying.

Lauer issued a public apology a day after his termination, but in true celebrity mea culpa fashion, he made sure to sprinkle in a dash of denial. Classic.

"There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions," he stated, adding that some accusations were "untrue or mischaracterized." A masterclass in non-apology, perhaps?

The scandal also torpedoed his marriage to Annette Roque. They officially called it quits two years later, finalizing a divorce that was undoubtedly messy and expensive.

Since then, Lauer has retreated to a quiet life in the Hamptons, presumably spending his days contemplating his actions and counting his millions.

But, according to the source, he's also "still angry" about "the way he was treated by the industry" and "people he thought were his friends." Poor lamb. (Eye roll.)

For the past eight years, he's supposedly been focusing on being a "good father" to his three children—Jack, Romy, and Thijs. Because nothing says "good father" like allegedly abusing your power at work, right?

But could a redemption arc be in the cards? Don Lemon, former CNN talking head, raised eyebrows earlier this year by predicting a Lauer comeback, claiming "the public misses him." Really, Don?

Has the public forgiven and forgotten? Are we ready to welcome Lauer back into our living rooms?

Or will he forever be remembered as a cautionary tale of power, privilege, and appalling behavior?

Only time will tell if Lauer can successfully resurrect his career.

But one thing's for sure: this is a story we'll be watching closely.

Will he find a platform willing to give him a second chance?

Or will he remain a pariah, forever banished from the airwaves?

Stay tuned, folks, because this saga is far from over.

It's a jungle out there in the media landscape. Who knows what tomorrow brings?

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