Megyn Kelly Criticizes Oprah Winfrey’s Authenticity and Weight in Latest Podcast Episode

Former NBC anchor Megyn Kelly is once again making headlines for her controversial comments, this time taking aim at media mogul Oprah Winfrey. In a recent episode of her podcast, “The Megyn Kelly Show,” Kelly criticized Winfrey’s authenticity, questioning when the last time she spent time with a working-class person in America.

But it was Kelly’s comments about Winfrey’s weight that truly crossed the line. Referring to Winfrey as “thin, Ozempic Oprah,” Kelly stated, “I miss fat Oprah. She was just genuine.” This insensitive remark not only disregards Winfrey’s personal struggles with weight but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes about body image.

Winfrey has been open about her weight loss journey, revealing that she faced years of public scrutiny and even used medication assistance at one point. Despite this, Kelly chose to mock Winfrey’s weight in a misguided attempt to make a point about her perceived lack of authenticity.

It’s clear that Kelly’s comments were not only unnecessary but also disrespectful. Criticizing someone’s weight, especially in a public forum, is never acceptable. Winfrey’s personal struggles should not be fodder for Kelly’s commentary, and her remarks only serve to perpetuate harmful stereotypes and body shaming.

As Winfrey continues to use her platform for positive change, Kelly’s unnecessary and hurtful comments only serve to distract from important conversations about race, class, and authenticity. It’s time for Kelly to think before she speaks and consider the impact of her words on others.