Hollywood Breakdown
Megyn Kelly contract negotiations: Will she stay at Fox News?
Megyn Kelly has become a very prominent player in this presidential election. Her current contract at Fox News expires next year, and Rupert Murdoch would really like her to stay.
By Matthew Belloni • • 3m ListenFox News host Megyn Kelly brought up Donald Trump's interactions with women way back at the first Republican debate. More recently, she tangled with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on her show, refusing to back down when he accused her of being "fascinated with sex." Kelly's contract is up next summer, and it's been reported that she's seeking a salary upwards of $20 million, which would put her in a similar earnings range as Fox host Bill O'Reilly. As reported in the Rupert Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal, Murdoch really wants Kelly to stay at Fox, and thus may be willing to accommodate that request.
