Megyn Kelly Celebrates as Jimmy Kimmel Faces Backlash: “He Didn’t Expect Us to Find This Everywhere”

Megyn Kelly has never been one to hold back — and this week, she made headlines again by publicly celebrating the temporary suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Her reaction came after Kimmel faced intense backlash over controversial remarks tied to the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk — a scandal that has reignited debates over media bias, cancel culture, and double standards in the entertainment industry.

The drama began when Kimmel made on-air comments many deemed inappropriate or dismissive following the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. Public outrage spread quickly, especially among conservative voices, leading to a brief suspension of Kimmel’s show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, by ABC. While the network never formally confirmed disciplinary action, Kimmel’s sudden absence from the airwaves spoke volumes.

Megyn Kelly wasted no time reacting. On her podcast, she celebrated the move, saying, “This is good news — we won’t miss him at all.” She didn’t stop there. Kelly went on to call Kimmel a “despicable pig” and a “buffoon,” accusing him of mocking a national tragedy and showing no remorse for his words. Her frustration wasn’t just about what Kimmel said, but about what she sees as a pattern of media double standards.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Kelly posted:

“Must be nice to be a leftist. ‘Cancellation’ lasts five nights and you’re right back under klieg lights. On the right, you’re underground.”

That comment struck a nerve with many on both sides of the political spectrum. Kelly referenced her own 2018 controversy, when she was forced off NBC after defending blackface Halloween costumes during a morning segment — a moment that, she pointed out, effectively ended her mainstream media career. Meanwhile, Kimmel, who had himself worn blackface in old comedy sketches, continues to enjoy a primetime platform.

Kelly argued that Kimmel benefits from a kind of media protection that shields left-leaning personalities from serious consequences. “We found the proof everywhere,” she said, referencing Kimmel’s past controversies resurfacing online — including his old blackface performances and crude impersonations. She suggested that if a conservative host had said the same things, their career would have ended instantly.

Kimmel has not publicly responded to Kelly’s attacks, but the situation has added fuel to a broader conversation: Do media figures on the left receive preferential treatment when they make serious missteps? And is “cancellation” just a temporary PR storm for some, while others are permanently cast out?

For Kelly, the answer is clear — and she’s not alone. A growing number of conservative voices are echoing her criticism, pointing to what they see as selective accountability in media and entertainment.

While Kimmel is now back on air, the fallout from his comments — and Kelly’s sharp rebuke — continues to spread. And whether or not he expected this level of scrutiny, the incident has put him in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.