Megyn Kelly reportedly fired by NBC after blackface comment backlash hits home
Today show host Megyn Kelly has reportedly been fired by NBC following severe backlash over her controversial remarks about blackface during a segment earlier this week. According to the Daily Mail, executives at the network confirmed that Kelly is done and "is not ever coming back."
The Daily Mail claimed Kelly hired a lawyer that specializes in gender-bias contract cases. It also reported that Kelly will be paid out her entire contract of $69 million unless the network can prove she has violated a clause in her contract. The network had earlier announced Kelly's broadcast of the 'Today' show on Thursday and Friday will be replaced with pre-taped episodes after the host faced heavy criticism over her controversial remarks about racist Halloween costumes, particularly blackface.