Fox News Channel also renewed the contracts of Bret Braier, Shepard Smith, Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity and Greta Van Susteren in new long term deals.
Fox News Channel says a new schedule will be announce at a later date but it will mean for South African viewers a timeshift since Megyn Kelly is moving to primetime in America, moving her to the early hours of the morning in South Africa.
"Megyn is an exceptional talent who has successfully filled and surpassed each role we have given her at the network," says Roger Ailes, the chairman and CEO of Fox News in a statement.
"Her ability to command the screen, delve into the facts and lead a debate is what makes her one of the most sought-after anchors in the business."
"Roger Ailes hired me nine years ago when I was new to this business and he had little other than instinct to suggest it might work out. I was grateful for him then, remain so today, and am excited for this new opportunity," says Megyn Kelly in the statement.
