Why Did Richard Gere Flip Off Savannah Guthrie on Today Show?

Story by Abdul Azim Naushad

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Hollywood veteran Richard Gere shocks fans by flipping off 'Today Show' host Savannah Guthrie, igniting speculation about the backstory behind his unexpected on-air gesture.

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Gere claimed the controversial middle finger was actually part of a clip from his new Showtime series 'The Agency', which he says 'didn't make any sense' without the full context.
Guthrie reminded Gere of fellow celebrity guest Cher's 'f-bomb' slip-up on the show the previous day, hinting at a pattern of surprising on-air moments from high-profile guests.

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