Don Lemon recently lashed out at Megyn Kelly with some harsh words on his YouTube channel. The former CNN anchor made these comments in response to Kelly’s remarks regarding Joy Reid’s firing from MSNBC. Reid, who had been with MSNBC for years, became emotional during her final show, “The Readout,” where she addressed her departure, expressing regret for not having done more, while acknowledging the value of her time at the network.

Don Lemon, who has known Reid personally and professionally, appeared to take offense when Kelly commented on Reid’s firing, showing little empathy for her emotional farewell. Kelly had tweeted, “Good riddance to the absolute worst person on television,” following Reid’s exit. She then went further, criticizing NBC for allowing her to remain on air for as long as they did.

However, Don Lemon, never one to back down from a confrontation, quickly hit back at Kelly, calling her a “troll” and accusing her of being a “racist” for her harsh critique of Reid. He also shared clips of Kelly’s past controversial remarks, which many have criticized over the years, to demonstrate her hypocrisy.

Lemon, clearly fed up with Kelly’s behavior, took to his platform to defend Reid and call out Kelly’s ongoing negativity. He even referenced some of Kelly’s most notorious moments, such as her past comments about blackface and her general dismissiveness toward people of color. He went as far as to say, “The worst person on television is you, Megyn Kelly,” referring to her firing from NBC years ago after her controversial remarks. Lemon emphasized that Kelly had no place to criticize Reid when she had made far worse public statements herself.

Kelly’s response, which focused on her disdain for Reid, sparked even more fury from Lemon. He signed off his rant with a final piece of advice for Kelly: “Go yourself.” In a more measured tone, he explained that after years of professional experience and personal reflection, he felt justified in speaking out. He noted that he has no regrets and lives his life without holding onto past grievances. He said that one can only look to the future and live in the present, which is exactly what he intends to do.

The back-and-forth between Lemon and Kelly comes at a time when the media landscape is constantly evolving, and public figures find themselves under more scrutiny than ever. It highlights the tension between journalists who express political views and those who feel it’s their duty to remain neutral or less emotionally invested. Both Lemon and Kelly have become polarizing figures in the media, with Kelly representing a conservative viewpoint and Lemon often advocating for social justice and inclusion.

This dispute further underscores the ongoing culture wars in the media world, with each side continuing to fight for their space in an industry that is increasingly divided along political lines. Despite their public feuds, both Kelly and Lemon have made significant impacts on television, even if their paths now seem more antagonistic than ever.