Something tells us America isn’t going to want to share its mornings with Megyn Kelly for long.
The one-time Fox News political commentator is trying her hand at the light-and-frothy slice of news media, on an NBC show attached to the TODAY brand, called Megyn Kelly TODAY. (Side note: A+ branding, guys.)
The new show has been on for all of eight seconds, and already a high-profile guest has spoken out about regretting appearing alongside the host.
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On a Monday segment, Kelly welcomed the main cast of Will & Grace, where she proceeded to ask a superfan if the show had “made him gay.” She followed up at the end of the interaction by telling him that “the gay thing” was going to work out for him.
On Wednesday, Debra Messing posted a photo of a bowl of cucumbers from the Today Show green room with the caption; “Snack time! #presstour”.
A fan asked in the comments why Messing, an outspoken Democrat, appeared with Kelly, and Messing explained she “didn’t know” Kelly was involved until it was too late.
“The itinerary just said the Today Show appearance. Regret going on. Dismayed by her comments,” Messing replied.
Megyn Kelly has previously said that she’s going for a “fun and uplifting vibe” on her new show.
Here’s one tip: stop saying “the gay thing.”
The new Will & Grace premieres September 28 on NBC.
Larry
She doesnt know how to be gay friendly. MOST people do not. So why are we criticizing her for inviting the cast of a show that broke so many barriers for us? If we continue to fight EVERYONE instead of helping them understand us better, we will get nowhere
Stephen
The cast was mislead to early morning TV Today Show. After that came The bimbo new show. Totally ignorant and as you say no clue how to make sexuality a non issue without screwing it up to offence to the lawyer that was outed for the cheap plug and getting a free trip to a taping. She is up against Live with Kelly and the Squirt. Won’t be on TV in a daytime show by 2018/01. Sets my teeth rattling. What a dorky and unpleasant interview. Cast obviously used, abused, confused and uncomfortable.
leobaga
Well said, Larry. Lots of crazy gays here on Queerty. We’re the only sane gays here. Lol
Alexis
@Larry I see your point. Though you can only help someone understand us if that person really wants to understand. Unfortunately, for most people, including her, I don’t think they want to understand. It might be too preachy for them. Also, they most likely already made up their mind about a person or group of people. Back tracking would be mentally draining, and create too much self-doubt about themselves. It’s unfortunate that someone as educated as her, who’s been in the media for such a long time, has a hard time talking normally with people. I think MK show is going to be a struggle and tank….Anderson Cooper couldn’t even do it. I doubt she will…she’s not relatable. It’s not about fighting everyone or her. The main thing is that others (as well) should make the effort in trying to understand. We can’t always reach out to them…
Josh447
I think MK fully understood what she was doing. She chose to demean LGBs and attack. It’s her own demons she will have to deal with, even though much of the country chooses to place head in sand and believe the way she does. Someday she’ll come around though it will most likely be after she loses her show.
If she wants to save herself on this very enormous faux pas, she could do a show on sexual orientation awareness. The disinformation is huge. Hearing a few times publicly we are “born this way” isn’t enough. We need scientists doctors sex therapists et al etc to get on prime time and give many aspects to sexual orientation balanced rational cred.
Here’s MK’s chance if she wants to make a difference in decreasing America’s hate levels towards minorities.
Josh447
PS Thanks to Grace / DM for saying something, but I do wish someone had spoke up when it happened. Maybe they were too stunned. Would be cool to hear from all of them though best wait till after tonight’s W&G premier. Really looking forward to it.
chrispy33
A lot of times the host doesn’t find out who the producers scheduled until it’s too late. It might be the producers were trying to “fix” her image, which obviously didn’t work out too well.
He BGB
I already heard about this on Google news so I knew it was Debra Messing. This meghan kelly thing has been terrible from the beginning when nbc took Tamron Halls spot on today to give to meghan plus I think it’s 15 million she’s paid or some obscene amount. I’m surprised ellen had her on her show earlier. From Fox news. They don’t change their spots much. I bet the people that hired meghan were MEN. Straight guys who were beguiled by her blonde locks and svelte body. Just because she got hit with some of the worst insults by candidate Trump doesn’t mean she’s got the stuff.
He BGB
also today she asked Jane Fonda about her plastic surgery. Now jane has talked about it before but meghan trying to be provocative, was just rude and disrespectful to the almost 80 year old legend. Jane was there to promote her new movie and probably has never met meghan or knows who she is. Meghan is trying soooo hard at the risk of just looking like a clod.