Popular anchor Megyn Kelly will leave Fox News after 12 years to join NBC

Popular anchor Megyn Kelly will leave Fox News after 12 years to join NBC

Megyn Kelly, the popular cable news anchor who clashed with president-electDonald Trump during his campaign, is leaving Fox News after 12 years to join rival NBC.

The surprise appointment was announced Tuesday by NBC News Chairman Andy Lack, who personally handled the negotiation to lure Kelly away from the top-rated cable news channel.

Kelly’s future had drawn heavy interest following management upheaval at Fox News last year. By poaching her from Fox News, NBC added an ascending news star to its anchor lineup and keeps her away from competitors CNN and ABC, which had expressed interest in signing her.

“Megyn is an exceptional journalist and news anchor, who has had an extraordinary career,” Lack said in a memo sent to staffers. “She’s demonstrated tremendous skill and poise, and we’re lucky to have her.”

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