Kaitlan Collins is reportedly shaken up after facing harsh criticism from Megyn Kelly, who labeled her a “cold-hearted b—-” and accused her of being “boring” with “no personality.” Instead of retaliating against Kelly directly, sources suggest that Collins is placing the blame on her former CNN colleague, Don Lemon.
According to insiders, Collins suspects that Lemon may have played a role in instigating Kelly’s recent attack, particularly since both Lemon and Kelly share a high-profile attorney. An insider mentioned, “It’s not a coincidence that as soon as Don and Megyn start getting close, she takes aim at his former co-anchor.”
The friction between Collins, aged 32, and Lemon, 58, dates back to their time together on CNN. Their relationship took a turn during the co-hosting of CNN This Morning alongside Poppy Harlow. Lemon’s departure from CNN in April 2023 and the subsequent cancellation of their show in February 2024 have done little to mend their rapport.
Sources indicate that a “screaming match” between the two may have contributed to their fallout, especially after the incident was publicly documented in a company newsletter. One source revealed, “Don completely lost it after the newsletter highlighted that he had a screaming incident, and he went on a rampage.”
Kelly’s criticism of Collins intensified following her appearance on Real Time With Bill Maher, where Collins defended CNN as being “fair” and “balanced.” During that segment, she pointed out her network’s commitment to covering both sides of the political spectrum.
However, Kelly wasn’t impressed by Collins’ claims, taking to her podcast to express, “Collins is only a star among leftists. Just because she has roots in Alabama doesn’t make her a balanced reporter. Honestly, she is just boring with no personality whatsoever.”
In a pointed remark, Kelly advised Collins to adopt a more approachable demeanor: “Try to smile for once. It might help you connect with your audience a bit better. Being a tough interviewer doesn’t mean you have to come off as if you have no warmth.”
RadarOnline has reached out to both parties for comment, but there’s no response yet. As this drama unfolds, it seems the tensions among these media personalities are far from resolved.