February 25th 2025.
Popular news anchor Don Lemon recently spoke out against former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly for celebrating the cancellation of Joy Reid's MSNBC show. The outspoken journalist didn't hold back, telling Kelly to "go f‑‑‑ yourself" during a segment of his show on YouTube. Lemon stood in solidarity with Reid, thanking her for supporting him when he was shunned from CNN back in 2023. He called out Kelly for her behavior on television, labeling her as racist and anti-women, despite her claims of being an advocate. Lemon even took a jab at Kelly's choice of mug, which had the words "Megyn Kelly Today" printed on it, sarcastically referring to it as her "tears."
Reid's show, The ReidOut, aired its final episode on February 24th, after being abruptly canceled as part of a line-up shakeup. When Reid posted an emotional response to the cancellation, Kelly continued to mock her, claiming that she had "mocked the tears of every white person" and that no one should feel sorry for her. Lemon didn't hold back in his criticism of Kelly, accusing her of being a "mean girl" in the industry and suggesting that her recent revamp was based on her desire to be a troll. Many of Lemon's viewers, known as "Lemonheads," agreed with his viewpoints, with one even suggesting that Kelly was "feigning for Elon Musk's attention."
Lemon also pointed out that other notable figures, including MSNBC's Rachel Maddow and former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, have shown their support for Reid. In fact, Maddow and Psaki dedicated segments of their own shows to acknowledging Reid and expressing their respect for her. Maddow went a step further, calling out the network for their lack of nonwhite anchors and stating that Reid's firing was a "mistake."
As Lemon wrapped up his show, he highlighted the recent changes happening in the news industry, specifically mentioning NBC's Lester Holt, who announced that he would be stepping down from NBC Nightly News after 10 years. Lemon couldn't help but question the timing of all these changes and the lack of diversity among top anchors in the industry. He also made a reference to Time Magazine naming former President Donald Trump as "Person of the Year," asking "What are you doing?" in regards to their decision. Lemon's strong words and support for Reid definitely caught the attention of his audience, leaving many to reflect on the state of journalism and representation in the media.
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