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Al Roker is back and resources ave reported to TMZ that Al will be back in the anchor chair during the 9 AM hours, after being replaced by Megyn Kelly last year. Sources close to the ABC says, they will go back to its true formula of using existing NBC talent for the 9 AM show, and Al will be a big part of that.
Via TMZ, “Al had the 9 AM hour, but last year he was taken off the show… to make room for Megyn later that year. We’re told Al was bitterly disappointed but still gracious. Her rating has been a disaster.”
Al made it his business to call out Megyn on her blackface comments. The network is saying today begin “a new chapter.” Claims are being made that Megyn’s deal is being negotiated. She is asking for $50 million to settle up. Megyn was pulling in $25 million a year.
Source: TMZ
Written By: Fantasia Harvey