Today execs eye MSNBC standout Nicolle Wallace for cast shakeup amid Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb's
TODAY Show executives have eyed MSNBC standout Nicolle Wallace to shake up the cast amid Savannah Guthrie & Hoda Kotb's rumored feud.
A source close to Today Show production exclusively told The Sun that there is a buzz around Nicolle, 50, whose show Deadline White House is the highest-rated on her network.
"Nicolle is the queen of MSNBC, and Today has a history of snagging stars from there.
"Remember both Craig Melvin and Willie Geist hailed from the cable arm as well," the insider said.
The affinity for Nicolle extends beyond Today Show execs, it goes to the news desk as well, with both Savannah, 50, and Jenna Bush Hager, 40, rallying behind the veteran cable host.
"The reason Savannah and Jenna get along so well is the politics connection, and it's the same with both of the Today Show hosts and Nicolle.
"Savannah used to be a White House correspondent for MSNBC and at the time, Nicolle was the spokesperson for the George W Bush White House 10 years ago.
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"Additionally, Nicolle has known Jenna since she was a teenager, from working in the Bush White House," the source added.
"Both Savannah & Jenna have a massive crush on Nicolle, and Savannah runs the show at Today. Hoda simply can't compete with that."
Also, The Today show's work day couldn't be more appealing to the veteran MSNBC host, who has a child at home.
"Because Nicolle has her son, she can't work until 10 at night.
"She was offered the Rachel Maddow Show slot but turned it down because, with her 4 pm show, she gets home in time for dinner."
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Savannah and Hoda, 57, have often been taking turns being absent from NBC’s Today over the past few weeks, which has only added to fan speculation and reports that the two have been feuding.
On Monday, both hosts were present for the morning show, and viewers begged them to get past any of their troubles and start anew.
With it being the first day of the work week and the first day of a new month, they were told on social media that “it's a new day & beginning.”
One fan added to Savannah and Hoda: “Life is all about MOVING ON, accepting changes and looking forward to what makes you stronger and more COMPLETE.”
Even though Savannah and Hoda appear friendly toward each other on TV, a source close to production recently revealed to The Sun that the co-hosts secretly "can't stand each other."
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The insider added that Savannah "thinks of herself as a real news person," while Hoda is seen as "the lightweight that drank wine with Kathy Lee Gifford."
Amid the alleged feud, fans have even been threatening to boycott the morning show unless Savannah is either let go or changes her behavior, as many have accused her of being the main issue.
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