Don Lemon backlash erupted after Megyn Kelly’s shocking remark
By Chukwudi Onyewuchi | Published: 2025-10-30 12:30:00 | Source: The Blast
Without lemon He has landed in hot water again after harsh comments were made about him Megyn KellyHis appearance during his new podcast.
The former CNN anchor, who often speaks out in support of the LGBTQ community, shocked many by saying Kelly “looks trans” and “cut off.”
The clip quickly went viral, and even his longtime fans are struggling to defend it, calling the remarks cruel, hypocritical and degrading from someone who claims to be a champion of inclusivity.
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Don Lemon sparks outrage with shocking comment about Megyn Kelly
Is he blind?!
Disgraced former CNN host Don Lemon has hit a new low — says Megyn Kelly “seems trans…she looks measurable.”
Certainly without, certainly… pic.twitter.com/87jEnEF9Bk
–Conservative Brief (@ConservBrief) October 28, 2025
The backlash began after Lemon made offensive comments while discussing the “MAGA Women” topic on “Clip Farmers.”
When one of his co-hosts asked if Kelly was “chopped,” slang for ugly, Lemon replied: “I think she looks trans.”
The 59-year-old went on to say that the journalist “seems relevant to the hour”, a term often used to indicate that someone may identify as transgender.
The lemons didn’t stop there. He said Kelly was “too skinny” and accused her of wearing “too many haircuts and make-up”.
The co-hosts quickly ended the clip, saying: “Let’s end on this note.”
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Lemon faces accusations of hypocrisy from fans and critics
In a short time, the clip spread quickly across social media, garnering millions of views.
Viewers from both political sides condemned the comments.
They called his statements extremely hypocritical, especially given his previous advocacy for gay rights.
“For a guy who praises trans people, Don Lemon sure feels comfortable using the word ‘trans’ as an insult,” one user Written on X.
Another commented: “The left is using ‘trans’ as an insult now?” While a third fan shared: “Hypocrisy at its best.” When it’s convenient, principles fly out the window
Lemon, who came out publicly in 2011, has long described himself as a champion of the LGBTQ community.
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He once gave an emotional speech at the 2023 Jr. Awards, where he condemned laws targeting trans and non-binary individuals, saying, “Nearly half of these bills target our trans and non-binary siblings.”
He also criticized book bans and defended transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney during the Bud Light controversy, asking on air, “What if a trans person drank Bud Light?” How does this affect you?
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Don Lemon’s controversial statements date back to the surface
This isn’t the first time Lemon has faced backlash for his comments.
The former CNN host was fired in 2023 after several colleagues accused him of sexist behavior and making derogatory remarks about women.
His most famous on-air moment came when he said then-GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley, then 51, was “past the prime of her life.”
When his co-hosts responded, Lemon doubled down, saying: “Google it.” Everyone in the house. When is a woman in her prime? It says twenties, thirties, and forties
After his firing, he expressed his disappointment on social media, saying he was “stunned” and that CNN management had not informed him directly.
CNN President at the time, Chris Licht, confirmed Lemon’s exit, thanking him for his 17 years at the network.
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Since then, Lemon has launched “The Don Lemon Show” and his own podcast “Clip Farmers,” both of which have attracted attention, often for controversial reasons such as these.
Lemon and Kelly’s feud takes another turn
The latest controversy is not the first clash between Don Lemon and Megyn Kelly.
Earlier this month, Lemon told Kelly to “get out of here” after she made a comment about her husband, Tim Malone.
The journalist criticized Lemon for blaming political violence on white men, pointing out that his wife is white.
“The greatest threat of political violence in America today is the radicalization of white men to the right,” Lemon responded.
He also pointed out Kelly’s own history of controversy, including her 2019 firing from NBC over remarks about blackface.
Kelly has since resurfaced with “The Megyn Kelly Show,” one of the top-rated news commentary podcasts in the country.
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Don Lemon criticizes Kelly for her comments about Joy Reid
Lemon’s attack on Kelly came months after he criticized her over her public reaction to Joy Reid’s exit from MSNBC.
As The Blast reported in February, Kelly posted that Reed was the “worst person ever on TV” after the network parted ways with her show.
In response, Lemon called the lawyer a “troll” and “racist,” referring to her past controversial statements about race and women.
“So let me say to Megyn Kelly, who was 30 as a journalist, 50 as a person of color: Go fuck yourself,” he said on his YouTube show.
The journalist argued that Kelly’s comment about Reid was part of a broader pattern of negative rhetoric and insults, especially targeting women and minorities.
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