Don Lemon has entered the fray. The former CNN anchor added his two cents after Joy Reid’s recent exit from MSNBC ignited a firestorm of commentary, particularly from conservative figures like former Fox News host Megyn Kelly. Reid’s departure has been a topic of discussion across social media platforms, with Kelly being one of the most vocal critics. And now, Lemon is weighing in as one of Reid’s defenders.
Megyn Kelly celebrates Reid’s firing
In a post on social media, Kelly expressed her delight over Reid’s firing, referencing past remarks made by Reid that she found offensive. Kelly wrote, “Remember when Joy Reid laughingly mocked ‘White women tears’ as pathetic and offensive to her? Who’s crying now, Joy? Good riddance to the absolute worst person on television, and shame on NBC for letting it go on this long.” This comment reflects Kelly’s long-standing criticism of Reid, who has often been a target for conservative commentators.
“Remember when Joy Reid laughingly mocked ‘White women tears’ as pathetic and offensive to her?
Who’s crying now, Joy? Good riddance to the absolute worst person on television, and shame on NBC for letting it go on this long.”
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly)
Kelly’s continued critique
Following her initial post, Kelly shared a video of Reid tearfully discussing her firing, further elaborating on her lack of sympathy for Reid. She stated, “Joy Reid has viciously mocked the tears of every White person she’s helped cancel over the years for some imaginary racial slight. She’s had zero empathy for anyone. Now she wants us to feel sorry for her. WE DON’T.” This sentiment underscores the contentious relationship between the two media personalities.
Don Lemon’s response
Lemon responded to Kelly’s comments during his YouTube show, mincing no words, stating, “No, Megyn Kelly, the worst person on television was fired from NBC and the Today show a few years ago, and that’s Megyn Kelly. The worst person who is not on television anymore is you.” His remarks highlight the ongoing feud between the two and add another layer to the conversation surrounding Reid’s departure.
Background on Megyn Kelly’s controversy
Lemon’s comments also referenced Kelly’s controversial past, particularly her firing from NBC in 2018 after she defended the use of blackface for Halloween costumes. This incident has been a significant blemish on her career and continues to be a point of contention in discussions about her credibility and character.
Lemon added, “Girl, bye … Look who’s crying now, what she said to Joy Reid, look who’s crying then with the crocodile tears. Had she learned from that, she wouldn’t spend almost every day being a racist, proving the point that she was crying about and that people called her then.” His remarks reflect a broader critique of Kelly’s media presence and her history of controversial statements.
Joy Reid’s departure from MSNBC
The cancellation of Reid’s show, “The ReidOut,” was part of a larger programming shift at MSNBC under new president Rebecca Kutler. While the reasons for her departure have been debated, it has undoubtedly sparked conversations about race, media representation, and the dynamics of public commentary.
As the media landscape continues to evolve, the interactions between figures like Kelly and Lemon serve as a reminder of the ongoing tensions surrounding race and representation in journalism. The fallout from Reid’s departure is likely to resonate for some time, as both supporters and critics weigh in on the implications of her exit and the responses from her peers.
