According to insiders, the new show will be a direct counterbalance to The View, a daytime talk show that has long been a bastion of liberal opinions. Kelly and Owens, two of the most outspoken conservative voices in modern media, are preparing to take on the well-established left-leaning format and give viewers an alternative perspective that mainstream networks have largely ignored. With the stakes set so high, CBS is banking on the star power and controversy these two women bring to the table to generate massive ratings—and plenty of headlines.

The pairing of Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens is both surprising and strategic. Kelly, a veteran journalist with years of experience at Fox News and NBC, has long been a polarizing figure in the media world. After her high-profile departure from NBC following a controversy over her comments on blackface, Kelly retreated from the mainstream spotlight—only to stage a comeback on her own digital platform. Now, with this new CBS deal, she’s back on primetime television, and she’s ready to reclaim her role as a leading voice in conservative media.

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