Megyn Kelly addressed viewers about her departure from Fox News and teared up when she spoke about her time at the network.
“I have decided to pursue a new challenge,” she told her audience on Tuesday’s “The Kelly File,” adding that it was a “tough decision” to leave Fox News Channel where she has “grown up” over the last 12 years.
Thank you for watching. With love… pic.twitter.com/0MjyVl6vAe
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) January 4, 2017
Kelly explained that she needed more “human connection” in her life, especially with her three children.
“So, I’ll be leaving Fox News at week’s end and starting a new adventure, joining the journalists at NBC News who I deeply admire,” she said.
Critics were quick to question the logic in that. One comment summed up the problem with a touch of sarcasm:
“I want to spend more time with my kids so I’m leaving for a daytime, Sunday and event commentary job.”
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She shared details of her new role at NBC and thanked them for the opportunity. She was also “deeply thankful” to Fox for giving her “every chance a young reporter could ask for.”
Reactions on Twitter following her remarks on Tuesday continued to be mixed, with some viewers sad to see her go and others who felt it was about time.
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Welcome @megynkelly to @NBCNews Glad you’re joining us!
— Lester Holt (@LesterHoltNBC) January 3, 2017
@LesterHoltNBC I hope that @megynkelly can make @NBCNews more “fair and balanced” as right now it’s a Liberal cesspool of lies.
— John Cole (@SaveFuel48) January 4, 2017
@megynkelly FOX to liberal NBC? Wish u had been honest w us re ur political leanings. Pretending to be fair balanced but always angry w Reps
— ??Myrna?? (@inthecopa) January 4, 2017
@megynkelly pic.twitter.com/5ET97bo6x4
— Proud_Infidel (@Proud__Infidel) January 4, 2017
Words cannot describe how happy I am that @megynkelly is finally leaving Fox News. She’s the complete opposite of fair and balanced.
— MADAY (@TheMaday) January 4, 2017
Hey @FoxNews:
When you replace Megyn Kelly, I suggest you find someone a lot less arrogant and self-absorbed. pic.twitter.com/tN3b0QVIjc
— Mark Romano (@TheMarkRomano) January 4, 2017
@megynkelly human connection. Most important indeed. Will support you always. Stay awesome. All the best!
— Rhinestone Butterfly (@GAFan8) January 4, 2017
@megynkelly I’m amazed at all the ridiculous hate being thrown at you; though not surprised. They’re petty, and you’ll rock at NBC!
— Jimmy Novak (@MichaelTheRed) January 4, 2017
Bye Bye @megynkelly ?✨?
Much better NOT watching you on @NBCNews than NOT watching you on @FoxNews ??
Dump #KellyFile & #SettleForMore pic.twitter.com/csmYQVf8kl
— Vote Trump Pics (@VoteTrumpPics) January 4, 2017
Note @megynkelly‘s use of the word “journalists” here: https://t.co/QeB0OnQJXX pic.twitter.com/VB7ldcqdBo
— Matt Wilstein (@TheMattWilstein) January 4, 2017
@ModChronNews @TheMattWilstein @thedailybeast @megynkelly The delusion is strong with her. She actually thinks she’s a journalist Ha!
— Deplorable Jason (@JSmithAvenu) January 4, 2017
@megynkelly “I want to spend more time with my kids so I’m leaving for a daytime, Sunday and event commentary job”.
Uh huh. #KellyFile pic.twitter.com/8BRKerX1Cb— Jimble Kimble (@damongiles1973) January 4, 2017
@megynkelly @tempteststorm2 I do not watch your show. The red carpet look takes away from the reporting. Success with NBC fake news. Drama
— Tempest Storm (@tempteststorm2) January 4, 2017
@megynkelly What took you so long to leave?
— Arthur B Schwartz Jr (@abschwartzjr) January 4, 2011
Powerful #lifestyle choice for @megynkelly who’s leaving Fox News for NBC to spend more time with her kids! #bp https://t.co/Z1lCewWo88
— Brett Pyle (@btpyle) January 4, 2017
Very interesting that @megynkelly talks about spending more time with her children but she will be assuming more duties at her new job.
— noleeps (@noleeps) January 4, 2017
It’s official @megynkelly IS leaving @FoxNews for NBC As a mom I understand your children being priority #1 blessings to #megynkelly
— Lisa Cash Hanson (@Mompreneurmogul) January 4, 2017
.@KatieCouric had similar deal. @MegynKelly wants to spend more time with her kids. In the end, she’ll have lots of time to do just that. https://t.co/hs8AaKPnj1
— Always Deplorable (@FrankFFurter) January 3, 2017
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