Megyn Kelly’s slot of the “Today” show desperately needs a ratings boost after less than a month on the air.
“I feel nothing but second-hand embarrassment for Megyn Kelly,” chimed in media critic Ian Miles Cheong.
Last year, Kelly was a rising star on Fox News, earning national headlines for her dogged questioning of presidential candidate Donald Trump.
But her short tenure on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today” continues to be challenging both for her and the network.
Meanwhile, the show’s biggest direct competitor, ABC’s “Live With Kelly and Ryan,” has a healthy lead over Megyn Kelly.
Some problems weren’t her fault, such as when a cameraman walked on-screen while Kelly was interviewing soccer player Carli Lloyd.
Still, on many days, Kelly doesn’t have celebrities on her show at all, which is unusual for the “Today” franchise. »