Megyn Kelly is almost finally, officially out at NBC. The Today show host was pulled from the air after defending blackface on Halloween. Now, she’s reportedly walking away with $30 million. Click through the gallery for all the info.
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The host was
blasted by her coworkers, including
Al Roker, who said on air, “The fact is, while she apologized to the staff, she owes a bigger apology to folks of color around the country.”
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Now, sources told
Page Six that Megyn is almost
gone for good. “It’s taking slightly longer than expected, the paperwork is going back and forth,” one source said, but it could be over by next week.
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Another source said, “Everyone wants this to be over — both Megyn and NBC — and Comcast has the money to pay off Megyn. We thought this would be a done deal a few weeks ago.”
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An insider explained, “NBC decided rather than fight and face a lawsuit from her, they — and more importantly Comcast with all its money — decided to draw a line under the entire debacle and pay Megyn the full amount owed in her contract to go away.”
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Are you surprised that Megyn will be walking away with so much money? Sound off in the comments!
Photo credit: MEGA
The host was
blasted by her coworkers, including
Al Roker, who said on air, “The fact is, while she apologized to the staff, she owes a bigger apology to folks of color around the country.”
Now, sources told
Page Six that Megyn is almost
gone for good. “It’s taking slightly longer than expected, the paperwork is going back and forth,” one source said, but it could be over by next week.
Another source said, “Everyone wants this to be over — both Megyn and NBC — and Comcast has the money to pay off Megyn. We thought this would be a done deal a few weeks ago.”
An insider explained, “NBC decided rather than fight and face a lawsuit from her, they — and more importantly Comcast with all its money — decided to draw a line under the entire debacle and pay Megyn the full amount owed in her contract to go away.”
Are you surprised that Megyn will be walking away with so much money? Sound off in the comments!
