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This past week has been an onslaught for Megyn Kelly as she finds herself at the white-hot center of a media storm following comments made about Jeffrey Epstein during a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show. In a discussion covering the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein’s emails involving Donald Trump, Kelly questioned whether Epstein fit the technical definition of “pedophile,” remarking on-air that Epstein appeared to be attracted to “the barely legal type” and drawing a distinction between a 15-year-old and a five-year-old victim. This rhetoric was quickly clipped and circulated across social media by major advocacy voices and media critics, with prominent platforms like People, Instagram, and Mother Jones spotlighting her statements and triggering a wave of condemnation. The backlash exploded further as activist Shannon Watts and many others zeroed in on Kelly’s phrasing, arguing that any suggestion of gradation when it comes to child sexual abuse is dangerous and, to many, indefensible. According to AOL, the fallout drew the ire of other high-profile commentators; John Oliver openly lambasted Kelly’s remarks on his program, cementing this as a flashpoint likely to leave a lasting mark on her public perception.
As social outrage simmered, Kelly remained a trending figure across Twitter (now X), Facebook, and Instagram, with hashtags like #megynkelly and #mediaaccountability pushing her further into public discourse. The controversy not only reignited criticism of Kelly’s past editorial choices but also led to renewed scrutiny of her alignment with conservative media narratives, especially as pundits debated her framing of sex abuse crimes in relation to her perceived political loyalties.
On the business front, Kelly has not pulled back from her public engagements. She is in the middle of a nationwide public speaking tour, with stops imminent in Bakersfield, Anaheim, and Glendale, as promoted on her official Instagram and by ticketing agencies including Ticketmaster, Vivid Seats, and AXS. Notably, upcoming events are pairing Kelly with figures such as Jillian Michaels, Maureen Callahan, and actor Charlie Sheen, which suggests her business strategy is to double down on visibility even under duress. Ticket prices remain robust, with sales and promotions still active; there is no evidence at this time of cancellations or significant sponsor fallout, though there is marked increase in security and audience vetting at her venues, likely a reflection of the contentious climate. As of this moment, Kelly has not issued a formal retraction or apology and continues to produce her show as scheduled. While reputational risks are mounting, her capacity to marshal controversy into sustained engagement remains a signature element of her public life.
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