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Kelly Slams Kimmel for 'Smearing' Johnny Carson's Legacy

4/18/2026

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Megyn Kelly criticized Jimmy Kimmel on her podcast, accusing him of smearing Johnny Carson and needing to "feel important."
She responded to Kimmel's remarks on Michelle Obama's podcast, where he said Carson would be "mortified" by today’s politics, arguing the comments were misguided.
Kelly played a Carson clip about humility and described Kimmel's remarks as "smears," noting the show faces controversy and fluctuating ratings amid exchanges with President Donald Trump.

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Megyn Kelly criticized Jimmy Kimmel on her podcast, accusing him of smearing Johnny Carson and needing to "feel important."
She responded to Kimmel's remarks on Michelle Obama's podcast, where he said Carson would be "mortified" by today’s politics, arguing the comments were misguided.
Kelly played a Carson clip about humility and described Kimmel's remarks as "smears," noting the show faces controversy and fluctuating ratings amid exchanges with President Donald Trump.