The Megyn Kelly Show
The Megyn Kelly Show
May 8, 2026

The TRUTH About Lively and Reynolds, Potential CBS Lawsuit, and Russini Scandal, w/ Maureen Callahan

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Quick Read

Megyn Kelly and Maureen Callahan dissect the latest celebrity scandals, from Blake Lively's Met Gala 'victory lap' and alleged manipulative texts with Taylor Swift, to the controversial appearances of children at the Met Gala, and the alleged six-year affair of sports reporter Diana Russini, alongside a critical look at media figures like Don Lemon and Barry Weiss.
Blake Lively's Met Gala appearance and settlement were a PR disaster, exposing manipulative behavior and a fractured friendship with Taylor Swift.
The Met Gala is criticized as a hub for 'the worst people in the world,' where celebrity parents exploit their children for fame and questionable figures are celebrated.
Allegations of a long-term affair involving a prominent sports reporter and an NFL coach highlight a pattern of public humiliation and questionable personal choices among public figures.

Summary

Megyn Kelly and Maureen Callahan launch into a scathing critique of celebrity culture, dissecting Blake Lively's perceived 'victory lap' at the Met Gala following a settlement, her alleged manipulative texts with Taylor Swift, and the problematic history of her husband, Ryan Reynolds. They lambast the Met Gala as a 'convention for the worst people in the world,' criticizing the presence of celebrity children and individuals like Amy Griffin, accused of fabricating sexual assault memories. The discussion extends to the alleged six-year affair between sports reporter Diana Russini and NFL coach Mike Vrabel, questioning the silence of their spouses. The hosts also reflect on the complex life and relationships of media mogul Ted Turner, particularly his marriage to Jane Fonda, and offer sharp criticism of Don Lemon's presidential aspirations and Bill Maher's perceived misogyny. The episode concludes with a rare moment of praise for a 'hero' who rescued 1,500 beagles from an animal testing facility.
This episode offers a candid, often provocative, look behind the curated facades of celebrity and media. It highlights how public figures leverage their platforms, manipulate narratives, and engage in questionable personal and professional conduct. The commentary on media ethics, the impact of 'woke' culture, and the psychological underpinnings of powerful individuals provides a critical lens through which to view contemporary society and the entertainment industry.

Takeaways

  • Blake Lively's settlement with Justin Baldoni was a loss for her, not a victory, despite her public posturing.
  • Lively's text messages with Taylor Swift revealed a manipulative attempt to steal a movie script and humiliate Baldoni.
  • Taylor Swift has reportedly ended her friendship with Blake Lively and did not invite her to her wedding, despite being godmother to three of Lively's children.
  • Ryan Reynolds is labeled a 'psycho arsonist' for burning down his elementary school as a teenager and forcing his daughter to perform explicit lines in a film.
  • The Met Gala is described as a 'convention for the worst people in the world,' marred by drug use, inappropriate behavior, and virtue signaling.
  • Celebrity children like Blue Ivy and Sunday Rose attending the Met Gala are seen as products of parents pushing them into the spotlight too early, fostering entitlement.
  • Amy Griffin, accused of stealing sexual assault memories, and Eileen Gu, a narcissistic American skier who competed for China, were criticized for their presence at the Met Gala.
  • Aaron Rose Phillip, a black transgender quadriplegic model, was criticized for blaming 'whiteness' for lack of representation in the fashion industry.
  • Sports reporter Diana Russini is embroiled in allegations of a six-year affair with NFL coach Mike Vrabel, including naming her son 'Mike' during the alleged affair.
  • Ted Turner, the late media mogul, was characterized by insatiable lust and infidelity, even cheating on Jane Fonda early in their marriage.
  • Don Lemon's presidential aspirations are mocked, with hosts highlighting his perceived lack of qualifications and self-aggrandizing claims.
  • CBS executive Barry Weiss is criticized for poor management of talent, particularly in her handling of Sharon Alonsy's 60 Minutes piece, leading to a potential lawsuit.
  • A man named Wayne Hsing is applauded for 'heroically' stealing 1,500 beagles from a Wisconsin facility that abused them for animal testing.

Insights

1Blake Lively's Settlement and Met Gala Performance Exposed as Delusional

Blake Lively's settlement with Justin Baldoni, where she received no damages, is framed as a significant loss despite her public claims of victory. Her subsequent appearance at the Met Gala, where she snapped at a valet and presented a handbag featuring her children's art while claiming shyness, is seen as a narcissistic attempt to project a false image. Text messages between Lively and Taylor Swift, revealed during the lawsuit, detail a manipulative scheme to steal Baldoni's movie and humiliate him, leading to the end of their friendship.

Lively sued Baldoni for $400 million but received no damages. Her Met Gala behavior included snapping at a valet and using a Judith Leiber bag with her children's art. Text messages show Lively asking Swift to 'unknowingly echo' her script ideas and later calling Baldoni a 'clown falling for all of it.'

2Ryan Reynolds' Troubling Past and Parental Exploitation

Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively's husband, is highlighted for his disturbing past, including admitting to burning down his elementary school as a teenager. He is also criticized for allegedly forcing his then-eight-year-old daughter to repeatedly deliver explicit dialogue in a Deadpool movie, showcasing a pattern of problematic behavior and parental exploitation.

Reynolds admitted to burning down his elementary school in Canada. On the Deadpool DVD commentary, he and the director reportedly laughed about making his daughter say a sexually explicit line 'between 50 and 500 times.'

3Met Gala: A 'Convention for the Worst People' and Child Exploitation

The Met Gala is heavily criticized as an event for 'the worst people in the world,' citing instances of drug use, inappropriate sexual behavior, and political protests involving urine bottles. The hosts particularly condemn celebrity parents, such as Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman, for bringing their underage children, Blue Ivy and Sunday Rose, to the event, viewing it as an act of pushing them into the spotlight and fostering entitlement, rather than allowing them a normal childhood.

Tina Fey's quote about the Met Gala being a room full of people you want to punch. Reports of dry humping and cocaine use in bathrooms. Agitators leaving urine bottles in protest of Jeff Bezos. Beyoncé brought 14-year-old Blue Ivy, and Nicole Kidman brought 17-year-old Sunday Rose, with commentary on Blue Ivy's 'I own everything' body language and Sunday Rose's leveraged modeling career.

4Diana Russini and Mike Vrabel: Allegations of a Six-Year Affair

Sports reporter Diana Russini and NFL coach Mike Vrabel are at the center of allegations regarding a six-year affair. Evidence includes photos of them together, Russini being pregnant and naming her son 'Mike' during the alleged affair, and her public comments about her 'boring' husband. The hosts question the lack of divorce from their respective spouses despite the public humiliation and long-standing nature of the alleged affair.

Photos of Russini and Vrabel holding hands and frolicking in a pool. Reports of a boat trip in 2020 while Russini was seven months pregnant. Russini reportedly named her son 'Mike' and made social media posts about marrying 'boring' and 'mediocre.'

5Ted Turner's Complex Life and Insatiable Lust

Following Ted Turner's death, his life is portrayed as a mix of titan-like ambition and deep personal flaws. Despite his achievements, including founding CNN, he struggled with severe insecurity and an 'insatiable lust,' leading to chronic infidelity throughout his marriages, including to Jane Fonda. He reportedly cheated on Fonda within the first month of their marriage and continued to do so, highlighting a pattern of powerful men using women to 'scratch an itch.'

Turner's abusive father. Cheated on Jane Fonda within the first month of their marriage and 'never stopped.' Jane Fonda referred to his 'nouners' and his appearance with Raquel Welch after a tryst. After his divorce from Fonda, he reportedly had four women and 26 homes, spending a week a month with each.

6Don Lemon's Delusional Presidential Ambitions

Don Lemon's declaration of presidential aspirations is met with derision. The hosts mock his self-proclaimed 'self-made millionaire' status and his belief that his identity as a black, gay man qualifies him for the presidency, contrasting his limited achievements with Donald Trump's business empire.

Lemon stated, 'I don't know why... I'm a man of a certain age... I've made it to the top of my profession... I'm a self-made millionaire from a country where my ancestors were enslaved.' Hosts compare his claims to Trump's actual business empire.

7Barry Weiss's Management Failures at CBS Lead to Potential Lawsuit

Barry Weiss, the new chief at CBS, is criticized for her poor management skills and alienating talent. Her decision to pull Sharon Alonsy's 60 Minutes piece at the last minute, after skipping multiple screenings, is seen as an act of sabotage and an unnecessary embarrassment to the network. This has reportedly led Alonsy to lawyer up for a potential lawsuit against Weiss, who is perceived as unable to manage talent and driving CBS ratings to record lows.

Weiss held Alonsy's 60 Minutes piece for weeks, allegedly to make it 'more fair and balanced to Trump,' despite Alonsy having five prior screenings. Alonsy reportedly contacted Brian Freriedman (Justin Baldoni's lawyer) for a suit. CBS is experiencing 'record low ratings' across its shows.

Notable Moments

Blake Lively's 'Machiavellian' behavior is compared to Meghan Markle's past snapping at a handler.

This comparison highlights a perceived pattern of entitled and rude behavior among certain public figures when their carefully constructed image is threatened.

The hosts discuss the phenomenon of powerful men, like Ted Turner, exhibiting compulsive womanizing and deep insecurity.

This explores the psychological complexities behind extreme wealth and power, suggesting that success does not equate to personal fulfillment or healthy relationships, and often masks profound insecurities.

Megyn Kelly recounts Bill Maher calling her an anti-Semite, despite her past defense of him against 'woke' attacks.

This illustrates perceived hypocrisy within media commentary, where individuals who criticize 'cancel culture' can quickly engage in similar behavior when their own 'favorite issue' is involved, highlighting the transactional nature of some media relationships.

Megyn Kelly shares a personal anecdote about a wealthy man's party where young women lined up to meet him, like a 'parade of potential contestants.'

This offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the dynamics of dating and social climbing in ultra-wealthy circles, suggesting that some relationships are transactional and driven by the pursuit of 'solutions' rather than genuine connection.

A 'hero' named Wayne Hsing is celebrated for stealing 1,500 beagles from an animal testing facility where they were abused.

This moment provides a stark contrast to the celebrity critiques, highlighting an act of moral courage and compassion against animal cruelty, resonating with a broader audience concerned about ethical treatment of animals.

Quotes

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"She's so wealthy she can deface it with her children's water. They're not just painting Megan with acrylics. We're doing watercolors. We've got little Monaes running around."

Maureen Callahan
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"Having the greatest living storyteller unknowingly echo to him how much you love what we're doing, giving him credit as if he wrote them with me, will go such a long way."

Blake Lively (text to Taylor Swift)
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"I just hope some poor schmuck isn't sitting in jail for what I did."

Ryan Reynolds
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"The fact is I get to become every day the kind of person that me at age 8 would revere. Like, I would be obsessed with me today. Are you kidding? I would love me. Global beneficial impact is like my central theme. The fact is a rising tide raises all boats. And so this is also good for every other athlete competing regardless of what country you compete for."

Eileen Gu
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"The fashion industry is unlikely to book or pay black trans feminine and or physically disabled models to do runway, editorial, and or campaign because of an absence of whiteness."

Aaron Rose Phillip
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"I'm an exhibitionist. I like attention. I did not get enough hugs as a child. Give me more attention."

Megyn Kelly (imagining Lauren Sanchez's thoughts)
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"Womanizers do not love women. They don't. Women are there to scratch an itch. They are interchangeable."

Maureen Callahan

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