Let me tell you what happened when the Today show stars gathered for the NBC Upfronts in New York City on May 14. Now, picture this: Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie, and Megyn Kelly all in one room. You'd think it'd be a celebration of teamwork and camaraderie, right? Well, not so fast. A witness told In Touch Weekly that the body language said it all. "Hoda and Savannah were standing close, laughing as they exited the stage, while Megyn kind of fell behind," the source said. That little moment spoke volumes about what's really going on behind the scenes.
What's Going On Behind the Scenes?
Here's the deal: the divide between these ladies is growing deeper with each passing day. Megyn, who's 47 years old, is pretty ticked off about something. Sources say she's upset that she didn't get Matt Lauer's anchor job after he was let go for sexual misconduct. And honestly, some people think she's taken out her frustration on Hoda, who's 53, and Savannah, who's 46. It's like a soap opera, but in the world of morning television.
Team Dynamics Taking a Turn
For months, Savannah tried to keep things civil, but now? She doesn't even bother with small talk with Megyn. According to a source, Savannah only addresses Megyn professionally and in a matter-of-fact way. And Hoda? Well, she's had it with Megyn's arrogant attitude and her less-than-stellar performance. Hoda's star is on the rise while Megyn's seems to be fading. Hoda's ready to step up and let Megyn know it's time to get with the program. Things have gotten pretty nasty, and it's not pretty to watch.
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Hoda Kotb: The Ultimate Team Player
Now, Hoda isn't one to fight dirty. She's known for being one of the kindest, most welcoming, and nonjudgmental people in show business. A source told me that while it might bother her privately that she gets more airtime than Megyn but makes way less money ($7 million to Megyn's $23 million), she's taken the high road publicly. She's all about teamwork, and that's what makes her so special. But that's also why she's annoyed by what's happening.
Hoda, Kathie Lee, and Megyn.
How Megyn's Performance Affects the Team
Megyn's attitude, combined with her inability to attract viewers, is really starting to affect the morale of the team. Since she joined the Today team in September, her 9 a.m. ratings have dropped by more than 11 percent. That's a problem because it means there's no strong lead-in for Hoda's time slot with Kathie Lee Gifford. This has really set Hoda off, and who can blame her? An NBC insider agreed, saying, "Megyn's just not cutting it." Hoda isn't afraid to speak her mind, and she's been honest with the top brass at NBC. She told them it's a likability problem—Megyn just isn't relatable. No amount of cooking segments on her $10 million set can change that.
Savannah, Hoda, and Megyn.
The Future of the Today Show
It's unlikely that Megyn will be let go anytime soon. She's got a big-money, multiyear contract, after all. But that means things are probably going to get even chillier on the Today set. Sources say that while Hoda and Megyn remain cordial on camera, they barely speak once the cameras stop rolling. And Savannah? She's squarely on Team Hoda. Looks like this tension isn't going away anytime soon.
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