Maury Povich Blasts 'Newbie' Covid Migrants at Montana Retreat

Television personality Maury Povich has offered a rare glimpse into his summer retreat in Montana, using the occasion to criticize individuals who recently relocated to the area during the COVID-19 pandemic. Povich, 87, shared footage on Instagram of his family's long-standing summer residence in the Flathead Valley of Northwest Montana, an area he has frequented for approximately 30 years.

"We are not newbies, like a lot of people, during Covid, who came here," Povich stated in the video. "They wanted to get out of the big city. They wanted a new kind of life. We’ve been living here for the last 30 years, about four or five months of the year, and it’s great!"

Povich, who along with his wife, journalist Connie Chung, 79, considers New York City their primary home, explained that they have been spending summers in Montana for three decades. He emphasized their deep roots in the community, contrasting their long history with what he perceived as the recent influx of "newbies" seeking an escape from urban centers during the pandemic.

The television host highlighted the proximity of their Montana home to Glacier National Park, describing it as one of the most beautiful parks in the country. He also introduced his dog, Taxi, who he noted was tired from swimming in local ponds.

![He gave a rare glimpse into his life as he posted a video on Instagram while saying: 'There are a lot of people who ask me from time to time, "So what are you doing this summer?" 'Well, for the last 30 years, we’ve come to Montana — the great State of Montana, the Big Sky country']( "He gave a rare glimpse into his life as he posted a video on Instagram while saying: 'There are a lot of people who ask me from time to time, "So what are you doing this summer?" 'Well, for the last 30 years, we’ve come to Montana — the great State of Montana, the Big Sky country'")

Povich also addressed speculation about his appearance in a recent podcast episode. He denied undergoing plastic surgery, stating, "Zero." He also clarified that he does not wear a wig and that his full head of hair is natural, a trait he attributes to genetics, noting his father also maintained a full head of hair into old age.

Povich, who retired from his long-running talk show, "The Maury Show," in late 2022 after 31 seasons, launched a podcast in March 2025. The podcast serves as a platform for him to share his own experiences and create a space for guests to discuss their stories.

He reflected on his career transition from news journalism to talk show hosting, explaining how his early journalistic background informed his ability to connect with and tell stories on his shows. Povich stated that his talk show provided a safe space for guests, allowing them to share burdens and feel heard.