CNN’s Scott Jennings offered to apologize to Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas for having “dismantled” their son Dylan Douglas on live television.
A dramatic showdown has been unfolding between Scott and the Douglas family over the last few days.
“He’s attacking me on who my parents are,” said 25-year-old Dylan.
Both Catherine and Michael also addressed the “fight” involving their son and the conservative commentator.
Scott Jennings offered to apologize to Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas for having “dismantled” their son on live TV
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The alleged spat took place after Dylan Douglas, host of SiriusXM’s Young American with Dylan Douglas, appeared on CNN’s NewsNight last month.
After he and Scott debated political issues on the show, reports claimed Dylan’s famous parents, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, were “furious” over how their son was treated.
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Gossip columnist Rob Shuter claimed in a blog post that the couple was “fuming” at CNN and was ready to blacklist the news network.
Rob quoted a source saying, “Dylan’s never been spoken to like that in his entire life. He’s always been the golden boy — adored, protected. CNN gave him a taste of the real world, and his parents hated every second of it.”
Following the political debate, the entire Douglas family is “done” with CNN, Rob claimed in the post.
Allegations claimed the Hollywood star couple “hated every second” of how their son was treated
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Weeks later, Scott appeared in a December 1 episode of Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain, where he addressed the “fight” he was having with the Douglas family.
“You’re in a fight with Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas?” host Meghan McCain asked Scott.
“You schooled this nepo baby,” she added before calling herself the “queen of nepo babies.”
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In response, Scott said he was willing to apologize to Catherine and Michael on one condition.
“I’m more than willing to apologize personally to Catherine Zeta-Jones over a nice seafood dinner if she wants to do it,” he said.
He went on to say that Dylan was “really nice” off-camera and seemed “honored” to be on the show.
“We had what is relatively a normal kind of exchange. He made his Democratic talking points. I dismantled them. This is not an uncommon thing that happens on CNN,” Scott said.
“I was as surprised as you are to see that his parents were upset about it,” he continued.
Scott seemingly roasted the Douglas family and said their reaction was “surprising”
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The political commentator claimed this is what happens to “some of these folks” who “exist in a very tight little bubble.”
“They don’t really get outside of their bubble where people tell them how smart and good-looking they are,” he said
“And then they wind up on television with someone of a different persuasion, and it’s surprising to them,” he added before saying he hopes Dylan “come back” because he’s sure the youngster will “get better at it.”
“I kind of feel bad for him in that his parents are out complaining about it,” the conservative commentator said
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The conservative pundit appeared to subtly roast the Douglas family for allegedly “complaining” about how the debate unfolded.
“I kind of feel bad for him in that his parents are out complaining about it,” Scott said.
“I never saw Dylan complaining about it. But now in the gossip rags, his parents are out complaining about it. I don’t know,” he continued.
“To me, I think Dylan was probably okay with how everything went, but when your parents jump out there in the public domain and complain on your behalf, it makes you look pretty weak,” he added.
Catherine and Michael addressed the rumored feud after the conservative pundit’s latest comments
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Following Scott’s comments, representatives for Michael and Catherine addressed the rumors and claimed they had no hard feelings toward CNN.
“The rumor that Catherine and Michael are boycotting CNN is news to them,” a representative for the Legend of Zorro actress told Entertainment Weekly. “They support accurate reporting, which this rumor isn’t.”
Her husband and Sentinel actor also has “no problem with going on or watching CNN,” a representative for Michael said.
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Meanwhile, Dylan Douglas addressed the drama, saying he was surprised Scott was still talking about their debate weeks later.
“I was shocked and slightly flattered that Scott Jennings still cared so much about our conversation three weeks after it happened,” he told the Daily Beast.
“I heard so many nasty things about the guy before going on the show, but in person found him to be very pleasant,” he continued.
Dylan Douglas said he was “disappointed” to see Scott “attacking” him for who his parents are
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However, the 25-year-old found it “disappointing” to see Scott commenting on his parents in what began as a political discussion.
“The fact that almost a month later, he’s attacking me on who my parents are, rather than the difference we may have politically, is disappointing,” he said.
“I understand he just released a book, maybe this is part of his promotional effort,” he added. “Regardless, I wish him and his book well.”
Netizens had plenty to say about the alleged spat between Scott and the Douglas family
