Megyn Kelly Vows to Continue Live Tour Despite Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Lead: Former Fox News and NBC host Megyn Kelly announced Monday that her inaugural “Megyn Kelly Live” tour will proceed as planned despite last week’s assassination of scheduled guest Charlie Kirk.

Nut Graf: In a candid statement on her website, Kelly addressed the emotional and security concerns surrounding the tour, insisting that public dialogue must go on and outlining measures to ensure attendee safety.

Statement and Rationale

Kelly wrote that canceling any stop was “not an option,” emphasizing the tour’s role in maintaining open discussion and resisting fear. She acknowledged her own reluctance as a private person but insisted the “discussion must continue” and pledged to speak “from the heart” even if audiences are small.

Key points from Kelly’s announcement:

She will maintain every scheduled date, rejecting calls to cancel despite heightened security challenges.
Enhanced venue security protocols will be in place, including stricter entry checks and increased personnel.
The Bakersfield, California stop will include a special remembrance segment to honor Charlie Kirk.

Tour Schedule Unchanged

Kelly’s 10-city fall tour kicks off October 23 in Sugar Land, Texas, and wraps November 22 in Glendale, Arizona. Highlights include:

October 23: Smart Financial Centre, Sugar Land, TX
October 25: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, TX
November 5: Westchester County Center, White Plains, NY
November 22: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, AZ

Tickets remain on sale at MegynKelly.com, with VIP meet-and-greet packages still available for early purchasers.

Moving Forward

Kelly closed her statement by calling for continued engagement: “To cower, to hide, to go silent is not the answer… We absolutely have to keep talking”. She urged fans to attend, promising an evening of direct conversation, insight, and - despite recent events - moments of “raucous good time.”