Megyn Kelly Tony Dokoupil Crying Controversy: 'Feminization' of Newsrooms Sparked

"There's no crying in evening news." With these words, Megyn Kelly launched a scathing 13-minute attack on CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil, reigniting a fierce debate over gender roles and professional decorum in modern journalism.

The Megyn Kelly Tony Dokoupil Crying Controversy and the 'Feminization' Claim

According to Entertainment Weekly, the conservative commentator didn't hold back in her recent digital broadcast. Kelly mocked Tony Dokoupil, 45, for getting emotional during a CBS News Miami segment where he discussed his difficult childhood in Florida. Kelly, 55, argued that such displays of vulnerability are a sign of the "feminization of the newsroom," a term she used to describe what she perceives as a decline in traditional journalistic stoicism.

Kelly contrasted Dokoupil’s "repeated voice quivering" with legendary icons like Walter Cronkite, noting that even during the assassination of JFK, Cronkite barely showed a crack in his armor. "The inability to recover? What is that?" Kelly asked, questioning Dokoupil's fitness for the anchor chair under the leadership of Bari Weiss at CBS.

Defense of Emotion vs. Professionalism

Guest Mark Halperin offered a milder defense, admitting that family topics often trigger personal emotions. However, he joined Kelly in criticizing CBS News for using the emotional footage as a promotional tool. This incident adds to the growing scrutiny surrounding Dokoupil’s tenure, which has already faced backlash over his reporting styles and on-air mishaps.