Ann Curry's Today Finale: Celebs React to Farewell Episode

Celebrities take to Twitter to offer up their thoughts on the Today host stepping down and transitioning to other duties at NBC News

After Ann Curry announced her exit as a regular cohost on NBC's Today after 15 years with the morning show, a number of celebrities took to Twitter to wish the veteran journo well in her new role as an anchor-at-large and roving correspondent for NBC News and its many platforms.

In a few cases, however, some complained about what they felt was her ouster on the heels of rival Good Morning America's recent ratings victory over Today.

Here's a roundup of the most notable tweets:

Lisa Rinna: Wishing @AnnCurry all the Joy and success she deserves! Such a class act and one of my favorites! Thanks Ann for always being so lovely!"

Piers Morgan: "Just watched the @AnnCurry farewell on @todayshow- great lady, really feel for her. But don't blame @MLauer - he's one of the good guys."

Holly Robinson Peete: "Dear @AnnCurry: Thank U for your integrity and candor and honesty. Every wall is a door. You got this..."

Star Jones: "Such class, dignity and professionalism"

E! News host Giuliana Rancic: "Sending lots of love to an incredible woman:)"

Carson Daly: "Just played Ann Curry's goodbye speech...So sad!!"

Meghan McCain: "Who is having a worse day Republicans, Ann Curry or CNN?"

Former CNN anchor T.J. Holmes: "No way Ann Curry's "Today Show" career should have ended this way. She's a class act. Deserved better. Rooting for her in all she does next!"

Lisa Lampanelli: "NBC to pay Ann Curry $10 million to leave ‘Today'. I'll pay $20 mil if someone will dismantle ‘The View' completely!"

Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn: "Heart breaking watching Ann Curry announce she is leaving the Today show. Can't stop crying. We love you Ann!!!"

Blogger and author Ana Marie Cox: "Ann Curry leaving NBC to spend less time with your family."

Ann's colleagues who cohost the fourth hour of Today also weighed in:

Hoda Kotb: "@AnnCurry i'll miss your daily hugs in the hallway...but i know where you sit ;) ... looking forward to what's next xo."

Kathie Lee Gifford: "Wishing @AnnCurry all the joy she deserves. What a classy lady."

(E! and Today are part of the NBCUniversal family)