NBC Ends Megyn Kelly’s ‘TODAY’ Show Run

Megyn Kelly’s ‘Today’ show run is over, and it appears her days at NBC are numbered. It’s been just two years since she left Fox News to join the network, and it’s been a bumpy road the whole way down. The final straw came this week, when Kelly questioned why wearing blackface for Halloween is considered racist. And despite an emotional apology, the network decided to axe the embattled daytime talk show.
On this week’s edition of Beat the Press, Emily Rooney was joined by Dan Kennedy of Northeastern University, Callie Crossley of WGBH News, Jon Keller of WBZ News and former NECN anchor Mike Nikitas.

[@Moon_Rise100]

First Megan Kelly, next Wendy Willams.

[@phillipswatson3452]

ChaNeedra Howard 😎 WENDY/MAURY/ JERRY...SOCIETY ENJOY DRAMA/GOSSIP/ETC...

[@brookehanley3659]

Who watches that much TV anymore anyway?? Especially those types of shows.

[@rickgray86]

I know that you're being sarcastic though it should be directly in that order, the world has no place for racism nor ignorance

[@littleblacklawyergermanbla2008]

Never mess with BLACKFACE....

[@joe19822222]

Megyn Kelly is awful but seriously this was simply an excuse for NBC to fire her from the Today show because of her show's low ratings. These comments she made weren't the worst thing she's ever said or even "racist". These comments may have been politically incorrect and not a "proper" thing to say in public but certainly not a fireable offense. NBC sucks and always has! Kelly's salary was outrageously high and NBC should have given Kelly an opportunity to discuss her comments further as a learning experience.

[@charleshenderson4566]

The others could mention "Nazi" and "Anne Frank" and they weren't "insensitive" and yet Kelly's simple comments were just amplifies the idea that to mention anything about races (good or bad) in our nation comes out of people trying to get someone fired just so the "race card" can be played.

[@julysdejesus3824]

I am a dark skin hispanic woman and to be honest i really didn't feel offended because she mentioned both races white and black, she did not specify only one. I think she should be educated about that comment, give an apology and move on. I don't like her at all because she is too tough, but i dont think that incident was that bad to fired her. Maybe i am wrong but i think everybody deserves a second opportunity. Even though she has a second opportunity on Fox with Santa and Jesus. But apparently NBC don't play that. 😣

[@THETOTALME76501]

Right--made firing easier!

[@RA-cc4li]

@American girl up your racist piss of shit

[@MrRustyspot]

I'm no fan of hers, but you're right. 100%.

[@54lejohnson]

Fired talking about Halloween costumes. A lot to do with nothing.

[@taltalim18]

Lloyd Johnson Most likely more about her poor ratings. But the history of ‘Blackface’ in American society is very ugly & painful. So it is worth learning about it first before saying its nothing.

[@lldavidbanks8701]

You obviously don't know history, oh, i forgot- they changed the books so it wouldn't reflect how bad people of color was treated, and you wouldn't care about it one way or another anyway, do some research before you start spouting off, it's "highly offensive" to people of color to be portrayed in such a degrading and negative light, and it's totally untrue that we acted like they're portraying us, if it wasn't for "people of color" you wouldn't have a lot of things that you enjoy now, whether they're black, Chinese, Spanish, Native American, or any other colors in the spectrum, we've donated to this country, and for you to think that you're "superior" to anyone else is just ludacris, everyone is "American" and you can't change that, so get over yourself, and check your attitude.

[@burninbob1]

Since Megyan was FIRED I have heard quite a few news people talking about 'blackface' so I definitely think her firing was a disgrace on the part of NBC EXECUTIVES! I sure am dying to know what she is doing now as she has so much talent and is a great speaker and a GREAT SENCE OF HUMOR! Does anyone know what she is doing now--writing a follow up book OR JUST WHAT?? I HAVE HEARD NOTHING ABOUT HER SINCE SHE LEFT NBC!!!

[@steverigney7017]

Racist much?

[@revaball5954]

Actually what she said was not racist!

[@yvettetorres7829]

Let's not tar Megyn with feathers. She made a mistake. She apologized. Enough, move on already.

[@brazilian-lady9175]

VERY SOON!! You will be asking I AM SORRY for celebrated Christmas!! Is not accept on their religion etc... Mislam / Sharia Law ? PLEASE OPEN YOUR EYES AMERICA!!! Slow they are removing your freedom!! Kids until know they were allowed to dress any way they wish. Right? Remember some religion do not Celebrate Halloween...

[@kennethkane2864]

+Randal Collins of course you are - its always different when your white. Why is there not a revolt against her comment about 'WHITE FACE' - why is it always a stocking point when the word 'BLACK 'is mentioned. I am honestly sick of this P.C CRAP!!! I am offended I am white - does his actually matter?????

[@notsure6187]

NO. NEVER ! 😜

[@gavinoctavien1400]

Yvette Torres you should be banned from KZbin comments and I hope Megyn give you a cut of that $69m deal

[@ryancummins8067]

Fuck her!!! Megan Kelly is a racist who has defended white police killing UN ARMED black men, for years, I hope she burns in hell.

[@ShyRage1]

I really never liked Kelly but this is ridiculous. You can't say anything nowadays without people complaining about how it makes their kitty hurt. What the heck is happening to my great nation? I'm curious where else the backlash is coming from.

[@nfb4027]

Stfu you fucking baby. Yes as a professional journalist and host you're supposed to understand blackface is racist. What a fucking high bar of intellectual expectation. Stick to anime and making playlists of your favorite subwoofers - clearly you need to keep the fuck away from comment sections on politics or do you enjoy exposing people to the stupidity that exists between your ears?

[@kreed82]

Are u dense? Nbc dont care about her blackface comments it is just being used as an excuse. Truth of the matter is her ratings were soft and she was costly. Her metoo comments against nbc and matt lauer were the real lynchpin behind this..

[@ShyRage1]

@@nfb4027 Yep, my point indeed..........

[@ShyRage1]

@@kreed82 Well that makes sense. At least you didn't overreact like the crybaby above.

[@nfb4027]

@@ShyRage1 You're the only one hurt here - "You can't say anything nowadays {tears}..."What's happening to my nation {sob}?" I'm just enjoying your pain. Are you sure you don't like conservatives like Kelly? You both play the victim well.

[@MrNAMASTE1968]

This woman owes me no apologies.

[@pancathay3417]

I don't feel sorry for the girl since she's making 1/2 of 69 million.

[@habanera6135]

NBC HAD LOW RATINGS WITH OR WITHOUT MEGYN KELLY..... FOX NEWS, THE BEST!

[@adventurebabyboomer7318]

She was lured into that topic due to poor ratings.... And they booted her....... She took the bait.

[@jewatokes5211]

That makes sense

[@kimdotson5130]

This was ridiculous!!!! Nothing she said was offensive. People get butt hurt too easy.

[@danika9448]

I don’t always like Megy’s tone but her comments are not scandalous. Early blackface theatre shows may have been derogatory - but that doesn’t mean that dressing up as another ethnicity for Halloween is by default derogatory. It’s just not the same thing. There’s an interesting phenomenon in many cultures of the world where a day of festivity involves dressing up to be the opposite of your normal role in society. This occurs in contexts as diverse as African tribes and medieval Europe. Men dress as women and vice versa. Nobility dress as poorer people - and vice versa. It’s a “carnival” vibe where the usual social categories are turned on their head, taboos are explored and the different rules apply. Humans have done this throughout history. It creates a liminal space to explore beyond the daily categories. I see Halloween as one way that modern society expresses this desire to embrace the opposite, embrace taboo. Unfortunately modern Americans tend to have a very limited frame of reference when it comes to culture and the true meaning of diversity. In the current culture wars, the basic humanity which we all share is being disintegrated.

[@Cytron1515]

I'm gonna miss her show. As a black man myself I wasn't really offended by anything she said.

[@lauralinneman9533]

I hate NBC! Am I racist?

[@jeanjones1846]

Megyn Kelly BOOTED? This exit was LONG OVERDUE ... Gotta GO!

[@geraldoreyes6146]

Jean Jones I think she is better off not working for NBC . Fake liberal network.

[@jeantaylor2308]

Owes no one an apology. She dud nothing wrong!

[@zaralunden3202]

Good! She should have been dismissed in the first place for being so disrespectful to the amazing senior woman - Jane Fonda!

[@cincotta54]

Her biggest mistake was to apologize.

[@AgnettaBradshaw]

WHAT????....SO black face, white face, white Christmas...never heard of a black Christmas..discrimination right there if you want to be friggin pedantic... what a lot of CRAPOLA!!!! She can hold her own...good luck for the future MK!! YOU ROCK MEGYN!!!

[@davidval7188]

She is not a warm and fuzzy person.

[@stjohnbaby]

Nobody's demanding Anything,I simply made a comment,my opinion!! Wow,talk about hate...no one can have a simple opinion anywhere without being attacked!!!

[@toriwolf5978]

Wendy F so true

[@honeyafun7450]

Yes it's getting so that you can't even say something neutral about someone that everyone else has decided to hate without copping a whole lot of hatred yourself lol

[@JS-tv8sf]

The guy who said "Would she have been on Fox or Network t.v. at all if she weren't an attractive blonde woman ?" is a jerk.

[@kaderfekraoui8646]

I am from Algeria, I just had this conversation with people of different races at work. None of them thought dressing-up in another race/color/ethnicity is racist. We don't care. It is not disrespect. There are too many sensitivities in The States. So sad. Be one and expect the best of each other, meaning that if someone is dressing-up in your race it is not to make fun of you but to just dress-up for halloween and have a good time. Man, it could even be a bonding time between you and your friends from other races. Halloween is to step out of routine and enjoy time with friends.

[@BlueEyesBrittany]

It is simply outrageous ... she did not say anything wrong .... this is outrageous ..; and frankly it is time to reinstate a true and fair balance in the way justice and many other thins are dealt with .... like why should an individual be labelled a racist for filing a claim for a prejudice or serious harm or even a crime simply because she is of caucasian origin and the harming party is not .... and we are getting plenty of this and that is really the most outrageous scandal there is

[@rocksy112]

Free speech..GONE.

[@MrKaan1178]

free speech ??? doesnt give anyone the right to racism or to offend others!!

[@pamelafarrell1604]

This is absolutely ridiculous. Really NBC???? You can’t say anything today without someone being offended.

[@peggyeubanks9381]

I really like Megyn! She's honest!

[@edgarlittleton8428]

Thank you goodbye Megyn. The dummy is harsh.

[@tiddymmari5785]

What made Megan famous was the TRUMP Question on how he named women he did not like, from there the way she asked questions and try on eliminating fuss on her interviewee answers at time she was in Fox News during election campaigns.She did not take bullshit for answers and tried to get to the bottom of things. I loved watching Megan then.

[@ranstxx]

This is all becoming absolutely rediculous now!!! You can dress up however you want!!! Its a FREE COUNTRY!!!!

[@richardlittle1663]

Next time NBC should hire someone who isn't a racist like Jon Stewart, David Spade or Rosie O'Donnel

[@gilliansernich9267]

Your panelist had it right. She's just another of the hundreds of pretty young things on US cable networks. It is so boring, and so clearly undermines women's real empowerment. Way past time to change the record and put real women on TV instead off all the barbie dolls.

[@tertiary7]

There is nothing "genuine" about someone making $20 million / year trying to keep their paycheck with a teleprompted apology.

[@lawrencel2544]

Really?! Santa is not white!!!??? Why was all the books and movies showed him such??!!!

[@angel2836]

We love kelly , shes nothing rong

[@maranatha4492]

Bye Felicia.

[@grafenr.3405]

People have done worst on NBC but they still have jobs. A bunch of hypocrites

[@jcallwood25]

So everybody using the word bizarre huh. Lol

[@mkruger3852]

Last speaker never saw the movie 'white chicks'... I see what Megyn Kelly was trying to say. Everyone just blown it up!

[@RussEnrique]

Here in the PH, there is minimal racism. Small statements doesn't make your show terminated.

[@johnychingas6983]

they don't even know they're racist 😂

[@beverlyst.lawrence3739]

You are all wrong. She was telling the truth without hatred or a racist motive. No liberty. I love the black community and I in no way see different colors as inferior. All of this panel sound self-righteous and in my opinion obviously do not believe in free thought or speech. How sad to condemn an innocent statement and then perform a character assassination without mercy. Pathetic!!!

[@KeevayMusic]

The Plague of Politically Correct Fascism “I had a good friend, a sweet elderly gentleman who was unabashedly gay, and he passed away several years ago. He used to denounce gay marriage in the most vicious manner and, so one day, I asked him what inspired such strong sentiments. He responded, “Honey, I can’t stand religions since most seem to have issues with those of my kind...and I can not fathom why any gay person would embrace any institution such as marriage that is a religious sacrament. In doing so, they only succeed in offending the religious majority and creating even more hatred against my kind. It just makes no sense!” Today, my gay friend would be unable to voice openly such a contrarian opinion since, within a society under thrall of politically correct fascists, aka, neo-McCarthyites, such a sentiment would be deemed to be a “hate crime.” Until the politically correct fascists are removed from their positions of power in our society, particularly within the academe and Big Media, then the suppression of free speech will continue and everybody will be compelled to walk upon eggshells, no matter what their race, religion, or sexual preference.” ____________________ Catman Cohen, 2017

[@kellyrobinson6543]

Tell your friend in hell that he is a sell out

[@mein214]

I dont really think she is racist it juts came out wrong. But know days you cant say anything because they will take your show oway.

[@tyreewagner3056]

mco They got rid of her because of the bad ratings. And they’re paying her $60 million for a piece of shit radians Corporate America

[@michaell874]

Why was it okay for Jimmy Kimmel to have actually donned the black face?

[@phoenixrich149]

I have a Black mask??? And I'm brown....

[@MH-uh3hw]

This is absurd and laughable.

[@thisguyhere6641]

Megyn Kelly is NOT a bad person! She just made a bad choice, and I think THAT'S why she was let go at NBC!

[@ricklynnlappin2568]

I can't believe how much money she was being paid from this show. And the ignorance. Wow! She opened her mouth and as they say put her own foot in it. 3 strikes your out!!! And stay out!!

[@spp-ut1jw]

I wonder how much of Kellys $69M contract will be paid?

[@gino9256]

If they fire Wendy Williams NBC has had it,Wendy is the morning.

[@fo11773]

She thought she had to remind Mr Trump what he said too. He didn't even put out a Tweet on this! Imagine that!

[@oliversmith3172]

This was dumb as hell for them to fire her over nothing

[@t.m.8618]

Eventually all racists will be called out

[@Lulu-vi4wb]

She got a real taste of how unforgiving the liberal really are and the double standard.

[@rileyzoe1]

The rest of the panel was agreeing with her, and one was President Bush's daughter!!

[@svandervelde4210]

Who ultimately is responsible for the content of the segment and the dialogue if the script for the segment? It almost seems like they set her up, knowing she might ultimately shoot herself in the foot. I do not condone what she said whatsoever. The subject for the segment shouldn't of even been agreed to.

[@ClintonOrtiz]

A few weeks before her firing, Megyn Kelley had the nerve to explain how she couldn't get over other people's facial flaws, and that she felt compelled to bring their own face or body flaws immediately up to them, just so she could get over it enough to carry on speaking to them, and even defended such a position. When she said THAT on her show, I felt like asking her "Megyn, so that little inside voice that always ignorant, racist and demeaning, is also narcissistic too!? Petty WASP, enjoy your firing, but DON'T ever think you didn't deserve it!

[@AnindyaSDhar]

Time for a Fox Reunion

[@duaneyoch4431]

I'm glad I don't work for that network

[@daveminer9217]

There must be gobs of money at that Network, for her to have gotten them to offer her 69 million for her services, and they let her go. I want her negotiator working for me! This "panel" reminds me of vultures picking at road kill.

[@brookehanley3659]

Who the hell watches morning TV anyway. Retired maybe==People on SSI.

[@markallen4356]

Judging from the clip,fat people.

[@nancypenrose5518]

This is total BS. She didn’t say anything offensive at all. NBC should come up with a better lie why they let her go. Shame on them! I thought she was doing a great job!

[@scottbramblett7392]

Everyone that is bothered by this still goes home and sleeps in the master bedroom

[@HettiedeKorteDiplomaat]

Ridiculous.

[@Daveyboy919]

ITS VERY CLEAR THAT HER LOYALTY IS WHERE THE MONEY IS. SHE CAN NOT BE TRUSTED BUT WHAT SHE SAID DOES NOT DESERVE AN APOLOGY

[@jonstride1869]

Santa is white. He is a German fictional character. Last time I checked Germans are white ! Blacks need to create there own Santa !

[@Alexwunn]

Looks like Jealous broads discussing about a successful woman.

[@tied2dye1]

Moral of this story NO U CANNOT TALK LIKE TRUMP LOL

[@brookehanley3659]

Absolutely. Trump could have said just what Megyn said. Does it daily.

[@tied2dye1]

makes u wonder how he became a billionaire eh?? if I treated people like horse shit on my job throwing insults my ass would be canned in less than a second flat This country has a double standard which is make an example of someone to scare the wimpy sheepie I for 1 treat everyone with respect and consideration no matter they're skin color age or sex Really but if I don't receive the same back it's over and we are forced to deal with backlash from all this negative shit put on society causing more hate and the good people have to eat this??? I don't think so Right now I have no respect for trump or any of our so called leaders They are MORONS

[@charleshenderson4566]

@@tied2dye1, and your comment here about Trump proves that?

[@tied2dye1]

r u a MORON say the shit he says to people in public let's see how long u last without a broken neck LOL

[@honeyafun7450]

American people get offended and over react at the drop of a hat, so filled with rage and hate

[@ott198]

Funny that guy who accuses Megyn in sexism claims in the same breath she got her job because she's a blond woman. I cannot imagine purer sexism than this sentence.

[@navahwolff3895]

Karma

[@ogathingo8885]

Unfortunately she has not learned from her past mistakes…now she is slowly but surely trying to become a mega talker…

[@amygentry4351]

What the hell did she say wrong?

[@badseedent4827]

Maybe if white jesus or white santa clause showed up in blackface her job wouldve been saved.....😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dalialule8112]

Gino Younger Jesus and Santa weren't white. Lol. Jesus was a brown skinned Jew from the middle East. And Santa wasn't a holly jolly fat white guy. He was a Turkish man and he was thin not fat.

[@badseedent4827]

@@dalialule8112 you know amybody fake can be any color race or gender right..??

[@dalialule8112]

Gino Younger yes but I was just trying to say that Jesus wasn't white, he was Jewish. But I said anything yo offend you,, I am sorry. I was just stating my opinion. Take care, good bye. ✌☺🌷

[@noneyourbiddness2566]

@@dalialule8112 Whoosh , sailed right over that Empty head you got.[ MY jesus IS white and so is MY santa.] That was never up to you! Also my fairy godmother has a dragon and can poof me candy on demand!

[@dalialule8112]

None Yourbiddness do you read the bible? Maybe you don't. So take care. Bye.

[@CadillacBunner]

Megan was wrong. NBC made a mistake. Ultimately, Megan did this on her own.

[@melodietraylor9807]

No, no, no!

[@leelinr1259]

Her rating was falling any way And this was just the straw that broke the camels back Good bye Kelly you brought this on yourself!!!!! Until you learn to go by your heart and not your hateful Mouth you will never be anyone or anything !!!!!

[@eandlbufe]

how come fox has better ratings than nbc???????

[@tonycole6473]

I always wear blackface on Halloween. I hold out an empty KFC bucket and say " Gibs me dat candy"

[@frankensteinkampf]

I am sorry but I am with Megyn She has opened up many "not done" topics over the years. This issue is for me the same as the supid "Zwarte Piet" discission in Holland. In my opinion she never said something offended. But , with all the tight up discussions lately, in the "western society", it cannot be ending anything else but the way they ended her. People have a right to speak out. Freedom of speech. So, why cant she, as a journalist?????

[@brenttrippthomas6670]

I support jelly with kelly always Love to kelly

[@janefriel6895]

Bye Megyn,mind the door on your way out.

[@ljc6535]

She said ..white as black and black as white ...she said what most of us think .why isn't anyone being offended by the black dressing up as white ..cos we don't ..so over the top.cant say anything nowdays without being called racists .

[@stjohnbaby]

Glad she's gone,bring Tameron Hall back!!!!!!

[@jcallwood25]

Wendy F Tameron shouldn't go back. She wasn't given the opportunity to shine when the vacancy was first there so no thanks.

[@kreed82]

Shes too good for them, no way should she return after the way she was treated unless they cough up the money

[@stjohnbaby]

@Infovest I thought she left on her own? Anyway she was treated badly, so she should not go back,miss her and wish Tameron the best..

[@greenleafcitynews]

*People move forward. You can't demand somebody to come back after they deiced to move on to a new chapter, that's not how it works!!*

[@ladylove248]

Wendy Tamron Hall is going to ABC she is going to have her own daytime talk show. It will air September 2019

[@roxannececala7532]

Ohhhhh paleeeeeeze No one was worse than Joan Rivers, and Wendy Williams .

[@geraldoreyes6146]

I like kelly, I think that she needs to go back to Fox .

[@duaneyoch4431]

She didn't say anything wrong

[@stevereed8786]

The message is clear. If your white your racist. If your white then don't ever engage black people. It's virtually impossible to talk to black people without offending the oppressed victim over the past. And don't think an apology will be excepted. Blacks want you fired, branded and tortured.

[@Queenie0722]

I'm no fan of Megyn Kelly but if a black person had said the exact same thing, would the repercussions have been the same?

[@thomasbirbeck6419]

Who can be most offended contest..

[@momma_d2359]

So I find it so Rediculous that Mr. Rocker said she owes an apology to black people. Not saying she doesn't. However, didn't she say black people wearing whiteface and white people wearing blackface? So shouldnt she apologize to both sides????? Quit separating the issues. I am not a Megan fan..... but this is a sad cover for them to use She asked a question. That's it. A discussion that people like whoopi and joy get to discuss and justify every damn day. P.s.......btw, yes I know black people (friends) that have been white for Halloween. Don't be stupid.

[@glynisbrits2438]

WTF. She only got the position because she is a pretty blonde woman!!!!!

[@t.m.8618]

Hey Al Ro don’t make this about you....a little too little too late but she did apologized.

[@samogla1960]

Sometimes telling the truth hurts

[@anythingiknow9475]

That's what happen when you fuck with the President 😎

[@roenhrconsult]

I love Megan kelly

[@rmac5584]

They were jealous of her and wanted her outta there from the beginning because she got the special treatment. Has nothing to do with what she said.