Let me tell you something about Megyn Kelly. This woman has a knack for sparking debate wherever she goes. Over the past year, she's managed to get into some pretty heated clashes. First, there was that dust-up with Hoda Kotb, then making Jane Fonda an adversary, and even supporting Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh amidst sexual assault allegations. But most recently, she made headlines again with a public apology regarding her comments on blackface. Now, according to a source speaking to In Touch, the 47-year-old anchor is reportedly spiraling downward, and it could cost her dearly.
Here’s the deal: Megyn has developed a reputation for saying things just to stir up controversy. An insider told the news outlet, "Upper-level execs at NBC are absolutely fuming over how she conducts herself. She’s on a downward spiral that many don’t think she’ll recover from." That’s a pretty serious claim, and it paints a grim picture for her career trajectory.
Just the other day, Megyn sparked another debate during an on-air discussion about why some universities ban Halloween costumes deemed racist or culturally insensitive. At the time, she seemed genuinely puzzled by the issue. "But what is racist?" she asked her panel. "You do get in trouble if you're a white person who puts on blackface for Halloween, or a black person who puts on whiteface for Halloween... When I was a kid, that was okay as long as you were dressing up as a character." Now, let’s unpack that for a moment. In today's world, cultural sensitivity and awareness are more important than ever, and Megyn’s comments were bound to ruffle some feathers.
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Megyn Kelly Issues a Heartfelt Apology
After the backlash, Megyn took to the airwaves to apologize. "I want to begin with two words: I’m sorry," she said at the start of Wednesday morning’s show. "You may have heard that yesterday we had a conversation about political correctness and Halloween costumes… I defended the idea (of blackface), saying that as long it was respectful and part of a Halloween costume, that it seemed okay. Well, I was wrong, and I am sorry." That’s a pretty bold admission, and it shows she’s willing to acknowledge her mistakes.
She went on to add, "I have never been a PC kind of person" but she learned from the backlash over her statements that "it is not okay for (blackface) to be part of any costume, Halloween or otherwise. This past year has been so painful for many people of color," she continued. "The country feels so divided and I have no wish to add to that pain and offense. I believe this is a time for more understanding, more love, more sensitivity and honor, and I want to be part of that. Thank you for listening and for helping me listen too." It’s clear she’s trying to mend fences and move forward in a more empathetic way.
Is Megyn Kelly's Career on Thin Ice?
Despite her apology—and the fact that she’s only in her second year of a three-year, $69 million contract—insiders suggest Megyn might be on thin ice. "There have been more meetings at the network regarding Megyn than anyone can imagine," said the source, pointing out that she only averages about 2.4 million viewers. "Despite all the ratings trouble, strife, and feuding, Megyn seems unwilling to bend when it comes to her vision of the show. But neither is the network. They’ve got her on the ropes, and she’s starting to lose it." That’s a pretty dire situation, and it raises the question: Can Megyn turn things around, or is this the beginning of the end?
