Megyn Kelly faces criticism after comments on Christina Applegate's MS misdiagnosis
Megyn Kelly was sharply rebuked by several "The View" co-hosts for questioning Christina Applegate's recent revelation that she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Megyn Kelly drew intense backlash on "The View" after she suggested on her own talk show that actress Christina Applegate was "crying now" because she would no longer serve as the public face of multiple sclerosis (MS). Kelly described the actress's health journey as a "wild goose chase" and implied that Applegate might have wanted the diagnosis for personal benefit.
Whoopi Goldberg responded, "Are you crazy?" and co-host Sara Haines asked, "Who wants to be the face of MS?" Both hosts, along with panelist Ana Navarro, condemned Kelly's remarks as hostile. Haines called Kelly a "bully" and Sunny Hostin labeled her "an ugly person," while Navarro likened Kelly's approach to "a fungus that thrives on oxygen" by creating outrage.
Applegate, who announced in 2021 that she had been diagnosed with MS and later stepped away from acting, has been an outspoken advocate for the disease, co-hosting the "MeSsy" podcast with Jamie-Lynn Sigler. In October, she disclosed that new testing showed she had been misdiagnosed, saying she felt "back at square one" and describing the experience as a "mindfuck."
The exchange highlights the tension between public figures discussing personal health issues and the reactions of media personalities when those discussions are challenged.