NBC Cancels MEGYN KELLY TODAY

NBC has cancelled "Megyn Kelly Today," according to Variety. This news comes after Kelly opened Tuesday's show with a discussion of Halloween costumes and blackface that drew criticism from social media and from her NBC News colleagues Al Roker and Craig Melvin.

An attorney for Megyn Kelly has said that the anchor and the network remained in negotiations about her future. Her lawyer Bryan Freedman, says she "remains an employee of NBC News and discussions about next steps are continuing."

Until official word is made on a replacement for the 9 a.m. hour, other "Today" co-anchors will host the hour next week.

Kelly's show only launched a few months ago and consisted of lighter news stories, unlike the ones Kelly was used to reporting on.

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The decision represents an acknowledgment that the Peacock's big bet on the star anchor to draw new audiences to its news programming was unlikely to bring new rewards.

Kelly and NBC News executives had been in loose talks to find her a new role, one that would involve her in hard news stories rather than the lighter fare of her morning program, "Megyn Kelly Today." Those conversations were derailed, however, after Kelly opened Tuesday's program with a discussion of Halloween costumes and blackface that drew criticism not only on social media, but also from NBC News colleagues including Al Roker and Craig Melvin.