'Today' Hosts Say They Are “Starting a New Chapter” After Megyn Kelly | THR News

'Today' Hosts Say They Are “Starting a New Chapter” After Megyn Kelly | THR News

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The Today Show aired its first episode without Megyn Kelly, marking a new chapter in its third hour. The show was canceled following Kelly's controversial blackface remarks, for which she apologized. NBC News has not announced a new host, but discussions are ongoing. The show will continue with anchors from the Today family.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the co-anchors mentioned to be part of the new chapter of the Today Show?

Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin, and Al Roker

Savannah Guthrie, Lester Holt, and Matt Lauer

Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira, and Natalie Morales

Brian Williams, Tom Brokaw, and Ann Curry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to the cancellation of Megyn Kelly's show?

Low ratings

Her controversial remarks about blackface

A scheduling conflict

Her decision to leave the network

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Megyn Kelly negotiating with NBC after her show's cancellation?

A different time slot

A pay raise

Her exit from the network

A new show format

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did NBC announce about the future host of the 9:00 o'clock hour?

The slot will be removed

It will be anchors already in the Today family

It will be a new hire from outside the network

Megyn Kelly will return

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Megyn Kelly's attorney say about her status with NBC?

She is starting a new show

She has been fired

She remains an employee and discussions are ongoing

She has resigned