Image courtesy of Housewives Daily Drama/Facebook "); } else if(is_tablet()){ slot_number++; document.write(" (archived ) on esspots.com on Sept. 26, 2024. That article's headline read, "Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens Sign $400 Million Deal with CBS for Morning Show to Rival 'The View.'" A disclaimer on the website began: Welcome to the U.S. page of Esspots (A subsidiary of SpaceXMania.com specializing in Satire and Parody News), your one-stop destination for satirical news and commentary about the United States of America. Our team of writers and editors is dedicated to bringing you the latest and greatest in fake news and absurdity, all with a healthy dose of humor and satire. On this page, you can expect to find all sorts of hilarious stories and parodies about US politics, culture, and society. From outrageous conspiracy theories to outlandish political stunts, we've got it all covered. After its initial publishing in September, the fictional story spread once again in early November, right around the U.S. Election Day. Snopes has addressed similar satirical claims about Owens and "The View" in the past, including the assertion that Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar and Sunny Hostin all said they would quit if the show hired Owens as a new host. For background, here is why we alert readers to rumors created by sources that call their output humorous or satirical. Sources Dapcevich, Madison. "Fact Check: Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens Did NOT Sign $400 Million CBS Deal For Morning Show To Rival 'The View.'" Lead Stories, 2 Oct. 2024, https://leadstories.com/hoax-alert/2024/10/fact-check-megyn-kelly-candace-owens-did-not-sign-400-million-dollar-cbs-deal-for-morning-show-to-rival-the-view.html.