Tracie Wilson, executive vice president of NBCUniversal Syndication Studios told TODAY, “Maury and I decided two years ago that this season would be the farewell season for the show, and while his retirement is bittersweet, we are so happy for him to be able to spend more time on the golf course.”

“Maury is a television icon, a pop culture legend and we couldn’t be more proud to have been a part of his incredible career,” she added.

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