Megyn Kelly Melts Down Over Kimmel’s Vacation Replacement
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Megyn Kelly criticized Jimmy Kimmel's choice of Rosie O'Donnell as a guest host for his summer rotation, calling her a "left-wing comedian" and mocking her political views and past statements.
- Kimmel announced a lineup of guest hosts including Tiffany Haddish, Colman Domingo, Ike Barinholtz, Anthony Anderson, Jelly Roll, and Rosie O'Donnell, with O'Donnell's stint starting August 17.
- Kelly highlighted O'Donnell's controversial comments about the 2020 election and mocked her ongoing feud with Donald Trump, expressing concern about the content O'Donnell might bring to Kimmel's show.
- The feud between Kelly and O'Donnell dates back several years, with both having publicly insulted each other; O'Donnell currently lives in Ireland and has been outspoken against Trump.
- Despite Kelly's claims about Kimmel's declining audience, the show experienced its most-watched season in eight years during 2025-2026; Kimmel is set to return from vacation in early September.
