Well, that escalated quickly. And, based on what we've been hearing via the rumor mill, it also escalated in rather bitter fashion. Just a few weeks ago, Megyn Kelly left Fox News and joined NBC. Both the journalist and network executives then confirmed that Kelly would be hosting some kind of five-days-a-week series for her new home… and that it would air each morning, disrupting the four-hour block of Today Show programming that has been in place for yeas. Whether Kelly's show airs at 9am or 10am, it became public knowledge that Tamron Hall and Al Roker would no longer anchor their very own hour. Therefore, in response, Hall chose not to sign a new contract with NBC. “The last 10 years have been beyond anything I could have imagined, and I'm grateful. I'm also very excited about the next chapter,” Hall said via statement, adding: “To all my great colleagues, I will miss you and I will be rooting for you.” With Hall already gone from Today, Roker took a few moments this morning to address the awkward and unfortunate turn of events. “As some of you may have heard by now, our good friend Tamron Hall has decided to leave NBC News,” said the veteran weatherman. “Personally, Tamron has been not just a cohost on Today for the past three years, but a good friend – and to not just me, but to all of us here. “We want to wish her nothing but the best, much continued success, and we cannot wait to see what her next chapter is.” Watch Roker's full message in support of Hall below:
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Al Roker Bids Emotional Farewell to Tamron Hall
