Megyn Kelly mocks 'CBS Evening News' anchor Tony Dokoupil for crying on TV

Entertainment Weekly•January 9, 2026•general

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Megyn Kelly criticized CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil for crying during a TV segment about his childhood, calling it inappropriate for evening news broadcasting.
Kelly argued that traditionally news anchors do not show such visible emotions on air, citing Walter Cronkite's restrained reaction during JFK's assassination coverage as an example.
She accused Dokoupil of contributing to the "feminization of the newsroom" and expressed disbelief at his emotional display, despite co-guest Mark Halperin offering some defense.
Dokoupil's emotional segment and his overall tenure as CBS Evening News anchor have faced criticism from viewers and media commentators alike.
Kelly's remarks come amid her own recent controversies, including previous backlash for comments about Jeffrey Epstein