Megyn Kelly Fumes at ABC for Sacking Chris Harrison But Not Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Make Them Play by Their Own Rules’ | Video
Megyn Kelly criticized ABC for what she sees as a double standard in holding Chris Harrison accountable for past remarks while allowing Jimmy Kimmel to make jokes about the president and first lady without consequence. She defended Harrison as a 'sweet guy' who was unfairly labeled a racist, contrasting his treatment with Kimmel's continued platform. Kelly also referenced her own experience with public backlash over controversial comments on blackface. She called for media consistency, arguing that networks should apply their rules equally regardless of political affiliation.
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Home > Media & Platforms > Journalism Megyn Kelly Fumes at ABC for Sacking Chris Harrison But Not Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Make Them Play by Their Own Rules’ | Video The “Bachelor” host was besmirched “as some sort of a racist,” Kelly says, “but you get a total pass if you are making jokes at the president’s expense” Josh Dickey April 28, 2026 @ 4:36 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Megyn Kell on "The Megyn Kelly Show" (SiriusXM/TheMegynKellyShow) Megyn Kelly threw flames at ABC on Tuesday, calling out a network double-standard for discarding “Bachelor” franchise host Chris Harrison but letting Jimmy Kimmel’s “expectant widow” joke slide.
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