Megyn Kelly has publicly criticized Amy Poehler after Poehler won the Golden Globe for Best Podcast at the 81st annual awards ceremony. Kelly, host of 'The Megyn Kelly Show,' expressed her disapproval, labeling the win as “embarrassing and disrespectful” on her show.

Kelly’s criticism stems from her prior decision to withdraw her own podcast from consideration for the newly established award category. She previously stated her reasons for pulling her podcast but did not elaborate on those reasons when initially discussing the Globes nominations.

The Golden Globes, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, recognize excellence in film and television. This year marked the introduction of a new category for podcasts, signifying growing recognition of the audio medium. The Best Podcast award acknowledges outstanding achievement in podcasting, considering both creative and production quality.

Poehler’s winning podcast was not immediately specified in reports following the announcement. The competition for the award included a range of popular and critically acclaimed podcasts across various genres. Kelly’s comments highlight a contentious aspect of the awards process, particularly when individuals choose not to participate but still react to the outcomes.