Megyn Kelly criticises Hoda Kotb over Savannah Guthrie interview handling

Megyn Kelly has criticised NBC and Hoda Kotb over their handling of a recent interview with Savannah Guthrie, raising concerns about the approach taken during the broadcast.

The interview, which aired across March 26 and 27, marked Guthrie’s first extended television appearance since the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing on February 1 from her home in Tucson, Arizona. The segment drew attention for revealing new details about what investigators believe may have occurred.

Speaking on The Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly questioned both the editorial decisions and the interview style adopted during the conversation. She suggested that Kotb was not the appropriate choice for conducting the interview and argued that the discussion required a more probing approach.

“With respect, I have to say, I think Hoda Kotb fell down on the job, and I don’t think she was the woman for the interview,” Kelly said, adding that she believed production choices may have shifted focus away from Guthrie.

Kelly also criticised the lack of follow-up questions, stating, “But my real complaint about the way that Hoda handled this was there were no follow-ups. None. And therefore, it was not journalistically sound.” She further noted that Kotb “did not ask very basic questions.”

In addition to concerns about the interview format, Kelly commented on Kotb’s on-air demeanour, claiming, “And I’m sorry, but Hoda kept wiping away tears that weren’t there either. This was acting on Hoda Kotb’s part, and it was a distraction and an unnecessary one.”

Kelly clarified her remarks were intended as an assessment of the broadcast, saying she was “not trying to be petty” and was instead offering an honest evaluation of the interview.