Megyn Kelly Melts Down Over Kimmel’s Vacation Replacement
Late-night lineup shakeup sparks conservative backlash as Kimmel’s replacement choice ignites debate
Quick answers
Who is replacing Jimmy Kimmel during his hiatus?
Rosie O’Donnell has been named as the rotating guest host for *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* during Kimmel’s two-month break.
How long is Kimmel’s hiatus?
Coverage states Kimmel will be away for two months, with O’Donnell’s guest-hosting beginning immediately.
Why is this selection controversial?
Rosie O’Donnell’s history as a vocal critic of former President Trump has led conservative outlets like *The Daily Beast* and *National Review* to frame the decision as politically divisive, sparking reactions from figures like Megyn Kelly.
The brief
The move has drawn immediate attention, particularly from conservative media outlets framing O’Donnell’s selection as politically charged given her history as a vocal critic of former President Trump. Coverage highlights the contrast between Kimmel’s typically lighthearted late-night format and O’Donnell’s more confrontational, progressive-leaning persona.
What to watch next: Whether O’Donnell’s guest-host stint will alter perceptions of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*’s brand, and if conservative critics will escalate their pushback beyond social media. Kimmel’s return date and potential long-term guest-host plans remain unspecified.
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Coverage (10)
- Megyn Kelly Lashes Out After Kimmel Taps In Trump Foe To Replace Him On Vacation Yahoo · 46d ago
- Megyn Kelly rages over Jimmy Kimmel’s temporary replacement in blistering tirade The Independent · 46d ago
- Megyn Kelly Claims Jimmy Kimmel Chose Rosie O’Donnell to Avoid Being Outshined Yahoo · 46d ago
- Megyn Kelly rages over Jimmy Kimmel’s temporary replacement in blistering tirade AOL.com · 46d ago
- Megyn Kelly Blasts Jimmy Kimmel Over His Vacation Replacements TV Insider · 46d ago
- Jimmy Kimmel taps Rosie O’Donnell as rotating guest host during two-month hiatus NBC News · 46d ago
- Coming Soon: Late-Night Talk Show Host Rosie O’Donnell National Review · 46d ago
- Jimmy Kimmel announces longtime Trump adversary Rosie O’Donnell to guest host during two-month hiatus CBC · 46d ago
- Jimmy Kimmel is going on a break. Here's who will be filling in USA Today · 46d ago
- Megyn Kelly Melts Down Over Kimmel’s Vacation Replacement The Daily Beast · 46d ago
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