Hey there, let's dive into what's been happening with Megyn Kelly's new venture on NBC's Today show. When the program premiered in late September, things didn't exactly take off as smoothly as hoped. According to In Touch, the ratings have taken a pretty noticeable dip. By last Thursday, the numbers had fallen from an initial 2.93 million viewers on her debut to a concerning 2.4 million. That's not the kind of momentum anyone would want to see, right?

Challenges in Booking A-List Guests

Over the past few weeks, Megyn has had some interviews that left a lot to be desired. Her encounters with Jane Fonda and Debra Messing, for instance, were notably awkward. Now, getting top-tier celebrities to grace her show is becoming an even bigger hurdle. "Megyn hasn’t been able to book any big-name stars that haven’t already appeared on Today during the first two hours," a source revealed to In Touch. It seems Hollywood isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for her. "Megyn has left a lot of people cold," the source added.

The Jane Fonda Interview: A Missed Opportunity

Let’s talk about that Jane Fonda interview, because it really stood out—just not in a good way. Fans couldn’t believe it when Megyn bluntly asked Jane about her plastic surgery procedures during what was supposed to be a discussion about her film with Robert Redford. "We really want to talk about that now?" Jane responded, clearly taken aback by the unexpected line of questioning. "[Jane] thought Megyn’s question was below the belt," a source confided to In Touch. That moment didn’t sit well with many viewers, and it’s easy to see why.

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Co-Worker Reactions and Internal Tensions

It’s not just the guests who are feeling the strain; Megyn’s co-workers are also feeling the heat. Before Megyn even stepped into her role, Matt Lauer was vocal about his concerns. "Matt is incensed that she is tarnishing the network’s image," an insider told In Touch at the time. Fast forward to now, and it seems his opinion hasn’t changed. The rocky start of Megyn’s debut hasn’t done much to ease those tensions within the network.

Despite these challenges, Megyn has always been one to speak openly about her determination to succeed no matter the circumstances. "I knew there would be no shortcuts for me," she once shared in previous interviews. "I knew if I was going to have any success, it would be a result of working hard." Megyn went on to add, "The hard times remind you it’s possible to do better. Today, I look at the future and see unlimited opportunity." That kind of perseverance is definitely admirable.