Megyn Kelly Shipped To North Korea Border By NBC

Megyn Kelly is going to war — as desperate NBC executives plan to ship her to the North Korean border to keep her from bombing on "The Today Show!"

Totally stumped over what to do with the tanking TV talk queen — who's plunged “Today” ratings to near all-time lows — NBC suits are shipping Megyn to the Korean Peninsula. Sources inside NBC’s Manhattan headquarters told The National ENQUIRER that Megyn has been tapped to head on-air coverage for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, slated to start Feb. 9.

With North Korean madman Kim Jong-un threatening to invade or rain a nuclear fury down upon its southern neighbor at any moment, the situation is especially tense. “Matt [Lauer] and Savannah [Guthrie] don’t want to spend weeks next door to North Korea,” said the source. “They don’t want to be in potential danger while reporting with big morning smiles. Sending Megyn is a genius way out of it.”

The competition will take place in Pyeongchang, a mere 50 miles from the demilitarized zone separating the perpetually warring nations. “Things are so tense right now Olympic organizers were thrilled North Korea’s figure skating team qualified the other day,” an expert said. “There’s less chance of a nuclear catastrophe if the North sends a delegation!”

The news of Megyn’s strategic sendoff comes on the heels of “Today” host Matt throwing her under the bus when asked about Megyn’s ratings woes — and how Hollywood is being advised to avoid “Megyn Kelly Today” altogether! “Matt said he ‘gets it,’ rather than defending Megyn!” our source said. “In fact, he went on to tell the person, ‘It’s a big problem for them’” — meaning Megyn’s show for the network.

Publicists have been steering clients to other shows, partly because of Megyn’s plummeting ratings and partly because of her bad reputation. Jane Fonda and Debra Messing already regret appearing on the show — with Jane frazzled after Megyn brought up her plastic surgery past, and Debra irked over Megyn's comment about an audience member’s sexuality.

“She’s been cut out of NBC breaking news coverage, and they think this would be the perfect opportunity to put her talents to good use — in a potential war zone,” spilled our spy. “The funny part is she is actually falling for it. She thinks they are doing her a favor.” Another insider jokingly added: “Let’s get her a one-way ticket!”