Meredith Vieira's Awkward Encounter With 'Today' Audience Member (VIDEO)

An audience member confuses Meredith Vieira with Ann Curry on 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM ET on NBC), and Vieira consoles the embarrassed man with a pat on the arm. However, she does so while introducing a story on cheating spouses, causing the man further embarrassment by inadvertently implying he's a cheater.

After her faux pas, Vieira quickly apologizes, then sputters her way through the rest of the upcoming segment's introduction.

Watch the video after the jump.An audience member confuses Meredith Vieira with Ann Curry on 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM ET on NBC), and Vieira consoles the embarrassed man with a pat on the arm. However, she does so while introducing a story on cheating spouses, causing the man further embarrassment by inadvertently implying he's a cheater.

After her faux pas, Vieira quickly apologizes, then sputters her way through the rest of the upcoming segment's introduction.