This move comes just 48 hours after the embattled host made remarks in which she defended blackface on Today. 

Kelly tried to deal with the scandal by delivering a tearful apology on-air and welcoming two black panelists to discuss the fraught and horrifying history of the practice, but it did no good.   

'Megyn Kelly is done. She is not ever coming back,' said an NBC executive with knowledge of the situation. 

'We are just working out timing of the announcement but mark my word – she is gone and will never be seen on NBC live again.'

The source then added: 'Here's the worst part – her deal is a non-break deal – so she walks away with all that money. It's disgusting and heads should roll here because of it.'

A spokesperson for NBC declined to comment at this time. 

The only thing remaining is for Kelly's lawyers to meet with NBC executives to finalize an exit package.