Al Roker’s Revenge As Megyn Kelly Leaves ‘Today’

Megyn Kelly was finally booted from NBC after a racist scandal over her defending “blackface” worn as Halloween costumes. The network gad sent out a simple announcement to declare: “Next week, the 9 a.m. hour will be hosted by other TODAY co-anchors.” Insiders, however, had already told The National ENQUIRER that Al Roker would be the first “Today” star to replace Megyn at the 9 a.m. hour. That’s after the usually-cheerful weatherman blasted the ambitious newswoman who’d taken over the time slot that he once shared with Tamron Hall. Al had originally fought to save his job when Megyn was hired away from FOX News. Right after ENQUIRER reported on Megyn’s morning move, Al went to social media to say: “Congrats to our #TODAY Show 9 am producers for producing the #1 morning show 7 weeks in a row!” An insider even added that Al’s “third hour was beating every syndicated show across the board!” But the NBC bosses still brought in Megyn, whose numbers soon sank as she went up against some powerhouse competition!

Al Roker’s Revenge As Megyn Kelly Leaves ‘Today’

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The New York Post's "Page Six" column reported that Tamron (who had Cher among her biggest fans) got together with Al backstage after Megyn was originally suspended from "Today," celebrating backstage while the weatherman moonlighted in the Broadway show "Waitress." RADAR Online, however, had confirmed that Jenna Bush was in the lead to co-host with Al when he returned to his old hour.

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Insiders still say, however, that Kelly Clarkson could leave her planned syndicated show to become a permanent "Today" host at Megyn's old hour. Al, meanwhile, is enjoying a last laugh — after having once posted hate mail on social media that mocked him and Tamron for being replaced by Megyn!

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The New York Post's "Page Six" column reported that Tamron (who had Cher among her biggest fans) got together with Al backstage after Megyn was originally suspended from "Today," celebrating backstage while the weatherman moonlighted in the Broadway show "Waitress." RADAR Online, however, had confirmed that Jenna Bush was in the lead to co-host with Al when he returned to his old hour.

Photo credit: Getty Images

Insiders still say, however, that Kelly Clarkson could leave her planned syndicated show to become a permanent "Today" host at Megyn's old hour. Al, meanwhile, is enjoying a last laugh — after having once posted hate mail on social media that mocked him and Tamron for being replaced by Megyn!

Photo credit: Getty/Files