Fox News radio host and contributor Guy Benson married partner Adam Wise Saturday in a wedding ceremony at a winery in Napa Valley, California.
The ceremony was attended by former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly. Controversial correspondent Kelly can take some of the credit for bringing the two men together.
Benson, 34, came out publicly during an episode of The Kelly File in 2015. Watching the show was Wise, 24, who contacted Benson. He was inspired by Benson’s story of being a gay conservative. The two got together and, according to People magazine, “bonded over a Netflix binge session of Making A Murderer.”
The men got engaged in 2018.
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Besides contributing to Fox shows, Benson hosts the Guy Benson Show on Fox News Radio. Wise is a consultant for the Federal Government.
The men married at the Charles Krug Winery in Napa Valley in front of 150 guests. On his Instagram, Benson describes himself as a, “Conservative, sports fan, foodie, wine enthusiast, traveler, lover of life.”
Benson told People, “What’s especially wonderful about this celebration is that in an age of so much division and partisan anger, our friends and family from across the ideological spectrum have joined us to celebrate our love,” Benson said.
“People talk a lot about inclusion, open-mindedness and tolerance; our wedding guests are living those values.”
Megyn Kelly was fired from NBC show Today in late 2018 after making comments about the appropriateness of blackface as part of Halloween costumes. She has yet to return to a major broadcasting role.
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Of inviting Kelly, Benson said, “We don’t socialize all the time with Megyn; we’ll occasionally exchange notes, but just given what she did with us, with me, for me four years ago, there was no way that I was not going to invite her to this culmination of that journey that in some ways began on her show.”
omg these pics of my mom w/ @megynkelly ?? https://t.co/rQOMjlueBB ?? pic.twitter.com/Ptt7VHdNbj
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) September 9, 2019
He has shared images of the weekend to his Twitter and Instagram, praising guests for the emotional speeches they gave.
“Over the course of two unforgettable evenings, we had the privilege of listening to *ten* toasts from our friends and family members. Usually, with such things, there’s a weak link along the way: Someone inevitably rambles on a little too long, strays into awkward territory, or has been slightly over-served. But not this weekend.
“Each and every speech was perfect — poignant, hilarious, moving. Not sure I’ve laughed so hard, or shed so many tears, in recent memory. We love you all so much.”
So many wedding pics to come, but figured I’d start with the moment our friend Jim, who’s deployed in Afghanistan, FaceTimed us during the reception. What a beautiful surprise. ???? pic.twitter.com/0ixw6tgjf1
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) September 8, 2019
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ingyaom
I guess these “conservatives” are glad the US doesn’t still have “conservative” marriage laws. I hope they used some of that wine to toast the “libs” who made their gay wedding possible.
Kieran
It was a conservative republican on the Supreme Court that gave us marriage equality. If Reagan appointee Justice Anthony Kennedy had voted against gay marriage it would not have become the law of the land.
davidjohng
That’s exactly what I was thinking as I read this. If it wasn’t for the struggle and effort of people they label as liberal they wouldn’t have been able to marry,
Paco
I doubt they would ever acknowledge the liberal effort behind marriage equality and societal acceptance of gays. I wouldn’t be surprised if their log cabin brains are convinced that liberals held them back and that conservatives just magically became enlightened one day and opened the closet door for them.
There is already an example of that in the comments here where someone has the myopic belief that marriage equality is only thanks to a conservative Supreme Court justice, rather than acknowledge the generations of out and proud people fighting for their equal rights.
Kieran
This is what you call PROGRESS. Best wishes to both of them.
UlfRaynor
Really, marriage equality was of no concern to him in 2015, stating: “Being gay doesn’t define me, it’s only a small part of who I am” He went on to explain that fiscal matters were more important and support for Israel and a host of other problems were of greater concern than marriage equality.
Seems he doesn’t have any problem taking advantage of something he never fought for or supported though does it?
Whats even more laughable, is that you truly believe that just because one out of the five conservative judges (a moderate conservative at that) is what got us marriage equality, not the four other liberal judges on the court.
armandov
Guy Benson is like the guest who comes to the potluck dinner empty-handed and yet eats everyone else’s food while trashing it at the same time.
He gave nothing to the gay rights movement and now wants to benefit from it. This guy is gross.
rparnell44
I wish for this couple every happiness and success in life. As Gay, Republican, Conservative white male. I am very proud of this moment. Best Wishes. I look forward to listening to Guy on FOX news when he is on.
Michael007
I’m just glad to see another Republican, Conservative, White male on here!!!
Those two guys almost look like twins are at least brothers! Very similar facial characteristics. Maybe that is what made them click with each other.
rray63
Why do we as LGBTQ people have to always add something negative. Can’t we just be happy for them? I know it’s toxic for someone to have a differing opinion than what most gays share but that is hardly inclusive or tolerant.
What I see are two men that seem very happy. Nothing more needs to be said. Not that they are Republican, not that it was liberals that fought for the right, just that two of our own are happy, healthy and making their way through life.
I hope you all have a wonderful week! 🙂
Joe
Because the struggle for full our civil rights continues. Because these two gentlemen identify as active, high profile members of a political party that would see us lose all of the progress made in the past 50 years. And because they feel like there are more important matters to them (support for Israel???) than the ones that affect them and us right here at home. That’s why I won’t say something nice. (pardon the typos; tiny screen and 3 glasses of wine.)
mfreeze7777
Completely agree! ??
armandov
Hell no! Guy Benson has spent his career trashing liberals on every topic and has never been a big supporter of gay rights and now wants to benefit from gay marriage – something 100% made possible by liberals?
I’m not saying he needs to be a gay rights cheerleader but devoting your life so passionately to conservative politics and ideals and voting against politicians who might be able to make gay peoples lives better is just sad and pathetic. He is gross on every level.
ShowMeGuy
When a person is a two-faced hypocrite and working for our enemy….. I have no happiness for them when they come “slumming” to my side of town.
bowlingbutch
I sometimes think we shouldn’t have worked so hard for equality. Maybe these conservatives would appreciate the fight if they had actually fought. Instead they have been handed a freedom we older people did not have and it doesn’t mean a thing
dhmonarch89
why publicize people that stab us in the back and lead to arguments….oh, I get it- comment fights leads to clicks….
Franklin
Gay conservatives. Wanting all the the benefits and doing none of the heavy lifting.
rbernard
To be honest, gay conservatives are a oxymoron to me.
if Guy Benson, who lives in belly of the Fox snake pit, can demonstrate to the ignorant haters, that love is love, love is beautiful, then this is forward progress.
It is an opportunity, to change hearts and minds of our opponents.
I wish Guy and Adam a long and happy life together.
MrEguy
Another set of GAY CLONES!! What is that about? Really odd …
If I had a clone of myself, I wouldn’t fcuk it. I am not attracted guys who look like me at all.
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jlw92675
Just because Guy Benson said that being gay isn’t his WHOLE identity, and that Marriage Equality wasn’t something he supported in 2015, doesn’t mean that he’s a bad guy who doesn’t deserve to be happy. Most of the people that run the Republican Party are of an older generation, but there are changes happening for the better. It’s sad, that in 2019, that LGBT can be so close-minded when it comes to other people’s views. If those views hurt you or cause you physical harm, I totally understand your hate, but if the views aren’t physically harmful to you, why do you care of another persons views. People are different, our views are different, let people be. Congratulations to Guy and Adam, may your future be happy together