Savannah Guthrie, Jenna Bush shaken by Kelly Clarkson replacement rumors

Sources said execs were disappointed that some viewers stopped tuning after Kotb got on the road.

An insider said: “Savannah and Jenna received keys from the kingdom. But they don’t move the needle and you can be sure that the network will not sit unemployed.”

Gossip flew over original American idol Champ Clarkson, 43, comes to Today When she recently took a break from her self -aforementioned talk show, which is distributed by NBCuniversal Syndication Studios.

A source shared: “NBC -EXECS feared that she lost colleague Texan Hager, who took over the fourth hour of the show, which is now branded as Today with Jenna & Friends.

“Reviews for Kelly’s Show are sliding, but NBC still sees her as a hot building and wants to keep her on board – and help Today In the process. They believe she will bring in new viewers – and ABCs will push Good morning America And CBS mornings Furthermore in their rearview mirror. “

The former first daughter has the broadcast With sidekicks of celebrities instead of KOTB, including actresses Scarlett Johansson And Eva Longoria.

But another source said that NBC is to a permanent replacement for KOTB – and Clarkson is their most important candidate.