Don Lemon vs. Megyn Kelly: A Heated Media Feud Over Joy Reid’s Firing

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon and conservative commentator Megyn Kelly are at odds again, this time over the firing of Joy Reid from MSNBC. The long-standing tension between Lemon and Kelly reignited when Kelly celebrated Reid’s departure, prompting Lemon to launch a scathing attack on his YouTube channel.

Lemon’s Blistering Response to Kelly

Lemon, who was fired from CNN in 2023, had strong words for Kelly after she mocked Reid’s exit from MSNBC. He accused Kelly of being a “troll” and thriving on controversy:

“Oh, I’m going there. I usually don’t like to talk about her because she thrives on this. She has built the second part of her career on being a troll.”

Lemon defended Reid, playing clips of her emotional farewell from The ReidOut, where she fought back tears while reflecting on her time at MSNBC.

“I’m sorry… I’m sorry that what I was doing had value,” Reid said during her final episode.

Kelly, however, showed no sympathy, responding with a tweet:

“Who’s crying now, Joy? Good riddance to the absolute worst person on television. Shame on NBC for letting it go on this long.”

A War of Words: Personal Attacks Escalate

Lemon took personal shots at Kelly, reminding viewers that she was also fired from NBC after controversial comments about blackface in 2018.

“The worst person on television was fired from NBC’s Today Show a few years ago—and that’s Megyn Kelly.”

He then played clips of Kelly’s past controversial remarks, accusing her of racism and hypocrisy.

To drive his point home, Lemon threw Kelly’s own signature insult back at her:

“Let me just say to Megyn Kelly, in my 30 some years as a journalist and my 50 some years as a person of color—go f* yourself.”**

The History of Their Rivalry

Lemon and Kelly have butted heads for years, dating back to their time at competing networks.

In 2018, Kelly lost her job at NBC after questioning whether blackface was offensive in Halloween costumes.
Lemon was one of her harshest critics at the time, calling her ignorant and out of touch.
In 2023, Lemon himself was fired from CNN, reportedly due to on-air controversies and conflicts with colleagues.

Despite their parallel career setbacks, Kelly has successfully reinvented herself with a popular podcast and YouTube channel, while Lemon has struggled to regain mainstream relevance.

Final Thoughts: A Battle of Media Egos

At its core, the Megyn Kelly vs. Don Lemon feud reflects the deep divisions in modern media.

Kelly continues to embrace controversy, positioning herself as an anti-woke warrior.
Lemon, once a CNN star, is now fighting for relevance while remaining a staunch progressive voice.

As both continue to trade barbs, one thing is clear—this feud is far from over.