In the wake of the recent U.S. presidential election, rumors have circulated online suggesting that CBS had entered into a lucrative contract with conservative commentators Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens for a new morning show.

However, these claims, which originated from a satirical article, have been definitively debunked by CBS officials, highlighting the challenges of navigating misinformation in digital media.

A CBS spokesperson officially refuted the claims circulating on social media that the network had signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens.

This assertion, amplified by various online posts and misleading articles, was directly addressed and dismissed by Samantha Graham, vice president of communications for CBS News and CBS Mornings.

Origin of the Rumor

The misinformation stemmed from a piece published by a known satirical website, Esspots, in September, which was subsequently repurposed across various platforms.

Social media posts exaggerated the narrative, falsely stating that Kelly and Owens were poised to host a new morning show intended to rival ABC’s « The View. »

Investigation and Verification

Upon review, no credible news outlets or official social media announcements support the existence of such a deal.

The rumor was further fueled by websites that had only been registered months prior to the election, showcasing a pattern of opportunistic misinformation following significant news events.

CBS’s swift response to the rumors underscores the network’s commitment to accuracy and the importance of media literacy.

Reuters has also tackled similar false claims in the past, emphasizing the ongoing battle against misinformation in the media landscape.