# Megyn Kelly rages over Jimmy Kimmel’s temporary replacement in blistering tirade

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-23 17:08 UTC · Category: Entertainment · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 5.29

## Executive Summary
Megyn Kelly criticizes Jimmy Kimmel's temporary replacement, Rosie O'Donnell

## Intelligence Brief
Jimmy Kimmel will be taking a two-month hiatus and has chosen Rosie O'Donnell as a rotating guest host.


Coverage from various outlets, including CBC, NBC News, and USA Today, emphasizes Kimmel's decision to tap O'Donnell, a longtime Trump adversary, as his temporary replacement. Megyn Kelly, a Trump adversary herself, has publicly expressed her disapproval.


It remains to be seen how Kimmel's show will perform with O'Donnell as guest host and how Kelly will continue to respond.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who is replacing Jimmy Kimmel during his hiatus?
Rosie O'Donnell

### How long will Jimmy Kimmel be on hiatus?
Two months

### What is Megyn Kelly's relationship with Jimmy Kimmel and Rosie O'Donnell?
Megyn Kelly is a Trump adversary, as is Rosie O'Donnell; Kelly has expressed disapproval of Kimmel's choice

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Trump, Rosie, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy, Megyn Kelly, Megyn Kelly Lashes Out After Kimmel Taps In Trump Foe To Replace Him On Vacation

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC | Jimmy Kimmel announces longtime Trump adversary Rosie O’Donnell to guest host during two-month hiatus | 2026-06-23 14:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxPTVA4Yy04Nkc2LVN5RWtjYjEzSGxOQ2M3ZW9kSENMaV9iRWRWcjhGRjZtQU5jV0gwWDIyN1pCdUNSTkVqMXlVbTFNV2h2Z1JVU3BFWUhfVHF4ZWxmalpOZVBHVmtuZlpxWjNVTG5BWnNfOFVtcVdWLUVjYXlFNGxIZmdNd0oxaEdfQjNz?oc=5) |
| NBC News | Jimmy Kimmel taps Rosie O’Donnell as rotating guest host during two-month hiatus | 2026-06-23 14:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPX0V2QkFxbmZnb3hja1RZTkp2SWxMY2w4b183T3c4MndNWF83V2RVZFBJZXg4dElXYUpYMWRGSTlIdmZjLWhWQjFPamJ4bUcyTjZvWHcySFpQdGNSUklJTHkzbGxrQmJVTW52c0VFa0hhSGpnTkFabTQxR3NLTUJuaU56dXZwR2diaFdDR1hEdWIzV2dPQmc?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Megyn Kelly Lashes Out After Kimmel Taps In Trump Foe To Replace Him On Vacation | 2026-06-23 14:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNdTBhTEhCc2JubjFadGo5aHREejFTWm14d2FESF9lLV96SW1DMUMyM0IyaHFsQzY4UUhyaWJrRTltMklpUWF0ZkFieG9kWC00ZE14bm1pQmcxZVFXbkktZHFGOHJ5SXQ4ZlhHS3A5UDRlWXFOQjNXQ19Ddko2Q2RzWkZFNVpDdTlpeHp3cnhtSTBmYnBacUdXYg?oc=5) |
| USA Today | Jimmy Kimmel is going on a break. Here's who will be filling in | 2026-06-23 14:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxQcXZ1OEZRMzF5WG9uMGI1dVdCUkFsSW1pZHFFMVU5UGdoa2g5ZjkwNGhNZzFsbFFLWUROYlJaSVlSY0otZmRrbHNqR2NGZ3BkbjZOdDBQMGtHazVfZEppZUdma2lqRnV2NWg4VWR4cWtDUERGQk1BNC03Vnd4Z012ZHBicjUxRjBoSXFMNk9nYkJGc2ZpZEhEVGs0V0lSQnJWMF85OXRRQUVCQQ?oc=5) |
| The Independent | Megyn Kelly rages over Jimmy Kimmel’s temporary replacement in blistering tirade | 2026-06-23 14:27 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQeGRTRXpZWGRHeS14cnUtb1FZTUtpR3U0cUNNVjRrX0cxSG0yUWlfc2lKYlBLdUhrZmpLZGstWGh2ckhYQjVkTVdMb3cxNVc3Ul9fa0VITFlNQk5HdUhJMXR2Wmt3MUw4WU44Yk5FSG5qZkVRUXZrOTNDS3BkRjFKanpld1FhRlBUd1RvTVQtSXdHY1IzQVBOd3BOMFN2eFg0eWpPR0Y0VWROZ0o0T3ctSzl3dw?oc=5) |
| Yahoo | Megyn Kelly Claims Jimmy Kimmel Chose Rosie O’Donnell to Avoid Being Outshined | 2026-06-23 12:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQZnFHTTRCZnhCS2NvYWhHVWNwdUs4ZnQ0cWQwS0t6SGhjQXRjYWY0TEVOTldMSjNzcWpSbHlGVzFuRy13cWVXYzZaa2JnbUZEbFhKaE9taGpfeS1TRkpOaDF0Z2I4eXNYLVRqOWVBcnlvNlRWdWNVUlVXbUh5R2Z4cXg4ZzJqdlJKVEp1VDBLdFNnUkhJN2hleGRB?oc=5) |
| AOL.com | Megyn Kelly rages over Jimmy Kimmel’s temporary replacement in blistering tirade | 2026-06-23 12:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTFByOTQ0Y0l5RUJQRzdrTUF0eVJvLUE3dnEzdkRFUlBHNVJXYUNmTzJsVTl2aXpkR1Y3NTFsX19fbWxpVEpSeDhPRnZ1VEJMaUtCTERjbDhHUkY4ZmdHUWNNTGRGSjdlLXNXV3EyQXJDaW03ajVLZ2JMMzF0S04?oc=5) |
| TV Insider | Megyn Kelly Blasts Jimmy Kimmel Over His Vacation Replacements | 2026-06-23 12:46 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxNdGgydHNyaTRiaXZ3MEtqS0tsWG8ycnA5dERsb0tmSWZZeXp5R185Y3hNMHFiWkJaVzRTUnFwTXRfS0hsUFkzcHJtQUo4YW9sRmJDVHVZdUhqNVF6Z3NaYk9VdzRUaVhHdjlMcUdiTGl3X0J5enBicVVnMk5zYXM4UGNPQ2lYalhGWEwycEgzNVoxTzJCTU9rS3RhUWJJQQ?oc=5) |

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