Its consensus states "Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly finds its talented anchor attempting to move outside her comfort zone – and flailing through the largely unimpressive results.
The airing was topped behind reruns of 60 Minutes (which also received the same demographic rating) and America's Funniest Home Videos, and the U.S Golf Open Championship.
[12] At the end of the June 11 episode, Kelly previewed an interview with conspiracy theorist and radio talk show host Alex Jones.
Kristin Lemkau, chief marketing officer of JPMorgan Chase, tweeted "As an advertiser, I'm repulsed that @megynkelly would give a second of airtime to someone who says Sandy Hook and Aurora are hoaxes.
"[16] In reaction, Kelly defended the interview issuing a tweet that "Our goal in sitting down with him was to shine a light – as journalist are supposed to do – on this influential figure, and yes, to discuss the considerable falsehoods he has promoted to near impunity."
Kelly also asserted that Jones has received praise from President Donald Trump, who has appeared on his show and granted Infowars White House press credentials.
[17] In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jones stated "Don't air the piece, because from the promos NBC has run, Megyn is distorting me.