Megyn Kelly off 9 a.m. show rest of week following controversy

Megyn Kelly will not be hosting her program Thursday, and according to CNN, it is unlikely she will return.

“Given the circumstances, Megyn Kelly Today will be on tape the rest of the week,” an NBC News spokesperson said Thursday morning.

Another source said that Kelly’s show will be ending, but negotiations about the end date and other details are still underway. Kelly is scheduled to participate in the network’s midterm election coverage in two weeks.

Currently, Kelly hosts an hour-long show starting at 9 a.m. on the NBC network. Kelly is reportedly in the middle of the second year of a three year contract. She made headlines when she signed on for a reportedly $23 million a year.

The talks about dropping Kelly’s show began before this week’s controversy surrounding her comments about blackface Halloween costumes. She started Wednesday’s show by apologizing for the comments she made. Her audience gave her a strong standing ovation.

Spokespeople for NBC News declined to comment, and most staffers at the network remain in the dark about what’s happening with the show.