Megyn Kelly is facing severe backlash after criticising Christina Applegate over her recent revelation about a possible misdiagnosis, and former friend Janice Dean is not holding back. Applegate, 52, recently shared that her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021 may have been wrong, leaving her emotional as she admitted she still does not know what is causing her severe pain.

On October 20, Kelly questioned the actress's decision to speak publicly about her health journey on her broadcast platform. Kelly remarked that she could not keep up with the updates and described the situation as a wild goose chase.

Kelly also suggested that Applegate was upset about losing her role as a prominent public face of the disease, prompting a sharp and immediate response from Dean, who has lived with the condition for more than 20 years. Dean expressed her frustration on social media, revealing that she had kept her mouth shut for a long time about Kelly's mean attitude.

She noted that they were once close friends before experiencing a permanent fallout. The criticism from Dean highlighted the insensitivity of the remarks, calling them unacceptable.

Dean praised Applegate for being brave enough to tell the truth and expressed gratitude for her becoming a voice for others. Dean further shared her own medical struggles, mentioning that she had recently spent weeks in and out of the hospital due to health complications associated with the same neurological condition.

Defending Applegate again, Dean argued that speaking about an illness and later correcting the medical record takes immense courage, especially while navigating chronic physical pain and public scrutiny. She pointed out the unfairness of a media personality with millions of followers using a platform to trash someone who is vulnerable and actively searching for answers regarding their health.

This ongoing controversy has successfully reignited a broader public debate over how media figures discuss medical uncertainty and why empathy matters when individuals seek health answers.