Palin to co-host 'Today' show as ratings battle heats up
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sarah Palin will guest co-host NBC's "Today" show on Tuesday, signaling a new intensity in the morning show ratings war.
In a statement posted on its website, "Today" promised that the former Alaska governor and vice presidential candidate will "reveal a different side of her than you've seen before."
The announcement comes after it was revealed that former "Today" host Katie Couric will fill in for Robin Roberts as co-host of ABC's rival morning show, "Good Morning America" this week.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The ratings battle between the two morning shows has recently ramped up, with "Good Morning America" gaining in popularity against its historically dominant rival.
"Today" has also announced that a "surprise legend" will return to the show on Monday.
Other high-profile guests appearing on "Today" this week are "Octomom" Nadya Suleman, Kim Kardashian, the Duggar family and rapper Nicki Minaj.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Palin is a contributor to Fox News Channel.