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Megyn Kelly Unveils ‘Girl Crush’ and Reignites Feud with Kara Swisher
In a recent podcast episode, Megyn Kelly, the well-known podcaster, revealed her ideal ‘girl crush’ while simultaneously escalating her ongoing feud with Kara Swisher, the prominent tech journalist. The declaration of a hypothetical romantic interest came amidst sharp criticism directed at her long-time adversary.
Kelly’s ‘Lipstick Lesbian’ Ideal and Swisher Spat
Kelly stated on The Megyn Kelly Show, “If I ever were to consider exploring a different aspect of my sexuality, after 54 years of not doing so, my type would be someone like Jillian Michaels – the glamorous lesbian.” This admission transpired during a vehement verbal attack against liberal tech journalist Kara Swisher.
The two media personalities have been engaged in a protracted dispute, stemming from a disagreement when Kelly cancelled a scheduled appearance on Swisher’s podcast following the sudden passing of her sister.
The former Fox host felt Swisher reacted with insensitivity after Kelly informed her of the cancellation due to a family emergency, citing Swisher’s sarcastic online response at the time.
Feud Resurfaces: ‘Rage Machine’ Remark
Their animosity was rekindled this week after Swisher described Kelly as a “rage machine” during her own podcast broadcast. This characterization triggered a particularly harsh rebuke from Kelly, in which she referred to Swisher as a “very tough, ballsy, openly lesbian woman.”
Swisher then responded on Bluesky, a social media platform, with a mocking post: “Stop the presses: Megyn figured out I am ‘openly lesbian.'”
Kelly interpreted Swisher’s comment as implying a romantic inclination and promptly rejected any such notion. “It would clearly not be [Kara Swisher],” Kelly asserted regarding her preferences. “Not you, who looks more like a man.”
Jillian Michaels as the ‘Girl Crush’ Benchmark
Jillian Michaels, aged 51, is renowned for her fitness empire, direct communication style, and undeniably stylish appearance. Kelly contrasted Swisher with Michaels as her preferred type.
Podcaster Megyn Kelly has launched a particularly personal and intense criticism, this time aimed at tech journalist Kara Swisher.
Kelly also revealed her ideal ‘girl crush’ would be ‘a Jillian Michaels type’. Michaels is pictured.
The bitter feud between Kelly and tech journalist Kara Swisher has been ongoing for years.
Heterosexual Identity Affirmed
However, Kelly, who has been married to Douglas Brunt since 2008, clarified her continued heterosexuality. “I’m into men. Real men. With penises. Like my husband,” the podcaster declared unequivocally. “Kara, I’m sorry to disappoint you – it’s a definite no.”
Origins of the Animosity: Podcast Cancellation
Their strained relationship began when Kelly cancelled her scheduled guest spot on Swisher’s show following the death of her sister, Suzanne Crossley, in 2022.
The journalists’ feud originates from Kelly cancelling an appearance on Swisher’s show after the passing of her sister Suzanne Crossley.
Divergent Accounts of Post-Cancellation Interactions
Kelly was scheduled to appear on Swisher’s podcast just days after her sister tragically suffered a fatal heart attack at the age of 58.
Kelly’s assistant informed Swisher’s team of a personal emergency and the unavoidable cancellation.
According to Kelly, instead of offering condolences, Swisher responded with sarcasm, questioning the validity of the excuse, given Kelly’s continued social media activity: “Oh, that sounds like a good idea, and I certainly hope she’ll stay off X in the meantime.”
Kelly maintains that even after receiving a full explanation, Swisher remained far from apologetic.
“And she writes back, ‘Oh well I was only joking… sorry,” Kelly recounted on her show this week. “She didn’t send a personal message of sympathy. She didn’t express, ‘I’m so sorry.’ She simply dismissed it. That wasn’t a mistake. That was a deliberate choice. It reveals her character.”
Kelly unleashed a series of harsh insults, personal revelations, and explicit rejections that surprised even regular viewers of her outspoken program.
She speculated that Swisher had romantic feelings for her after the tech journalist sarcastically responded to Kelly’s attempt to use Swisher’s sexuality as a negative comment.
Past Collegiality Dissolved
Kelly mentioned that they had once been “friendly colleagues,” though that is no longer the case. “She was such an unbelievable jerk,” Kelly stated plainly. “My opinion of her completely changed.”
She continued, “She utilized the death of my sister as this excuse, she disparaged Abby [Kelly’s assistant] when informed of the cancellation due to a personal emergency, she then suggested, ‘Oh, she’s afraid of me.'”
Kelly concluded, “[Swisher’s] response to my recounting this story is, ‘oh, she finally found out I’m a lesbian and she’s attracted to me.’ Something is fundamentally wrong with this individual!”
Swisher’s ‘Rage Machine’ Accusation
The ongoing feud was further ignited by Swisher on her podcast, Pivot, co-hosted with Scott Galloway.
Swisher informed listeners that “rage machine” Kelly, “has a kind of routine she performs and shouts at women – many women.”
“What is the matter with her?” the experienced tech journalist and former New York Times opinion columnist questioned.
Kelly’s Grief and Return to Work
Kelly has openly discussed her profound grief over the unexpected loss of her sister.
Kelly became emotional when she shared with her audience the news of her sister’s unexpected passing in 2022.
Emotional Announcement of Sister’s Death
When she initially announced the news on her program in 2022, Kelly was visibly overcome with emotion and wept.
“She was 58,” Kelly said, her voice breaking. “It was sudden and completely unexpected.”
She described urgently travelling to New York, being present at her sister’s passing, and finding comfort in returning to her professional duties.
“Engaging in work is more therapeutic,” she stated at the time. “It provided a few hours where I could divert my attention and discuss important topics.”
Continued Animosity and Criticism
“This woman never offered an apology,” Kelly reiterated regarding Swisher this week. “She attempted to cover her tracks, because she recognized her actions were deplorable.”
“From that moment onwards, all she has done is criticize me,” Kelly concluded. “And frankly, the sentiment is mutual.”