The Today Show has finally announced who’s replacing Megyn Kelly permanently during the third hour of the morning show. The former host was axed after she made racist remarks about blackface. Click through the gallery to find out who’s taking over the hour.
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Megyn, 48, last went on the air in October. During a conversation about Halloween costumes, she said
she thought blackface was OK for the holiday.
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Backlash was swift and
she apologized to her coworkers and the country, but it wasn’t enough to save her job.
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Megyn’s version of the hour got lower ratings than Al and Tamron’s, so it’s not surprising that NBC wants the legendary weatherman back in the time slot, though with different co-hosts.
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What do you think of The Today Show’s replacement for Megyn Kelly? Sound off in the comments!
Megyn, 48, last went on the air in October. During a conversation about Halloween costumes, she said
she thought blackface was OK for the holiday.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Backlash was swift and
she apologized to her coworkers and the country, but it wasn’t enough to save her job.
Photo credit: INSTARImages
Photo credit: INSTARImages
But now,
Today has their permanent replacements set.
Dylan Dreyer tweeted a selfie with
Al Roker,
Sheinelle Jones, and
Craig Melvin and wrote, “Hope you don’t mind these faces! You’ll be seeing a lot of them at 9am. Please join us! #3rdhourtoday #youvegotafriendinus #letthegoodtimesroll.”
Photo credit: Getty Images
Megyn’s version of the hour got lower ratings than Al and Tamron’s, so it’s not surprising that NBC wants the legendary weatherman back in the time slot, though with different co-hosts.
What do you think of The Today Show’s replacement for Megyn Kelly? Sound off in the comments!
Photo credit: Getty Images
