In a move destined to shake up the world of daytime television, Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens have reportedly signed a blockbuster $400 million deal with CBS to launch a new morning talk show that’s being positioned as a direct rival to The View. The news, which has already set the media world ablaze, signals CBS’s intention to cater to an audience that feels increasingly left out of the mainstream media conversation.
The deal—one of the largest in daytime TV history—pairs two of the most controversial and outspoken conservative figures in media. Together, Kelly and Owens plan to create a show that offers a stark alternative to The View’s liberal slant, promising to tackle everything from cancel culture to free speech, while making sure viewers “get the truth, unfiltered.”
Megyn Kelly, a seasoned journalist known for her hard-hitting interviews at Fox News and, later, her brief and controversial stint at NBC, has long been a polarizing figure in media. After parting ways with NBC following comments that ignited a firestorm, Kelly shifted her focus to independent media, where she regained her footing. Now, with a high-profile return to network TV, Kelly is poised to once again take the spotlight, this time with Candace Owens at her side.
Owens, who made her name through her provocative commentary on issues like race, gender, and American politics, brings her no-holds-barred approach to the table. Together, the two form a unique blend of journalistic rigor and incendiary opinion that CBS hopes will draw in millions of viewers tired of what they see as mainstream media’s liberal echo chamber.
Speaking about the new partnership, Owens said, “For too long, shows like The View have controlled the narrative. It’s time to flip the script and have a real conversation—one where the other half of America is actually represented.”
Kelly echoed this sentiment, noting that “there’s a hunger for truth, not the sanitized, one-sided stories we see on most networks today. Candace and I are here to bring that truth to the audience, and we’re not afraid to ruffle a few feathers along the way.”
The $400 million deal is not just a testament to Kelly and Owens’ drawing power, but a bold bet by CBS that their new show will be able to rival, if not surpass, the success of The View. For years, The View has dominated the daytime talk show circuit with its progressive panel of co-hosts led by Whoopi Goldberg and Joy Behar. CBS is now banking on the idea that a conservative counterpoint to The View will tap into a vast audience that has largely been ignored by mainstream media.
“This isn’t just a TV show—it’s a movement,” said a CBS executive close to the project. “The conservative audience is tired of seeing their values misrepresented or ignored by shows like The View. We’re giving them a platform, and with Kelly and Owens at the helm, it’s going to be explosive.”
The deal has reportedly already set off waves of excitement within conservative circles, with many predicting that the new show will draw in an audience that has felt alienated by the likes of The View and other daytime talk shows. Some see it as a much-needed correction in a media landscape that has become increasingly progressive.
But the price tag raises questions about whether the show will be able to live up to CBS’s high expectations. With $500 million on the line, the pressure is on Kelly and Owens to not only bring in viewers but to generate the kind of buzz that can sustain a show in the hyper-competitive world of daytime television.
As CBS gears up to launch its new conservative morning show, tensions with The View are already simmering. The hosts of The View have built their brand on engaging in spirited debates, often with a progressive slant, and critics say they rarely invite serious challenges from the right.
But with Kelly and Owens entering the scene, CBS is promising a show that directly counters The View’s format. While details are still under wraps, sources say the new show will feature Kelly and Owens as the main hosts, with a rotating panel of conservative voices and guests who share their views. Expect hot-button topics like freedom of speech, media bias, and political correctness to dominate the conversation.
For Kelly, this new show represents a chance to reclaim her position as a leading voice in conservative media. After facing professional setbacks and public controversy, she seems eager to take on The View’s co-hosts and prove she’s still a force to be reckoned with.
Owens, meanwhile, has never shied away from confrontations. Her brash style and willingness to take on anyone—from Black Lives Matter to Hollywood elites—make her the perfect foil to The View’s hosts, especially given her public disagreements with many of them.
“Whoopi and Joy have had it easy for too long,” Owens said in a recent interview. “They sit there and spout their progressive nonsense without ever having someone challenge them. Well, Megyn and I are here to challenge them—and we’re not backing down.”
While CBS has been tight-lipped about specific details, insiders say the new show will air in the same timeslot as The View and will follow a similar format—albeit with a more conservative slant. The hosts will discuss the day’s top stories, interview political figures, and provide commentary on everything from pop culture to global events.
But unlike The View, which often promotes a wide range of liberal views, Kelly and Owens’ show will offer a distinctly conservative perspective. “We’re going to talk about the issues that matter to real Americans,” Kelly said. “Things like the economy, border security, and protecting free speech—topics that mainstream media has abandoned.”
Owens added, “This is going to be a show where we say what everyone else is too scared to say. We’re done playing nice.”
Expect fiery debates, controversial guests, and plenty of moments that will trend on social media. With two of the most outspoken figures in conservative media at the helm, the new show is already being described as a must-watch for anyone tired of the mainstream media’s left-leaning agenda.
With Kelly and Owens leading the charge, it’s clear that CBS is aiming to redefine the landscape of daytime television. By catering to conservative viewers who feel underrepresented in the current media landscape, the network hopes to tap into a new market of viewers who are eager for a fresh perspective.
Whether the show will be able to dethrone The View remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: daytime TV is about to get a lot more interesting. For better or worse, Kelly and Owens are here to shake things up, and they’re not holding back.
As one industry insider put it, “This is going to be the TV equivalent of a political cage match—and everyone’s going to be watching.”
