Political commentator Camryn Kinsey fainted live on-air during a Fox News broadcast Thursday night, May 8, sparking shock among viewers and raising questions about on-air safety protocols.
Kinsey, 24, was mid-sentence during a segment on Fox News @ Night when she suddenly lost consciousness and fell from her chair on camera. She had been criticizing President Joe Biden’s recent comments suggesting Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 election loss was tied to sexism.
“This is what they have to do; they have to rewrite history because they had a failed campaign and a failed presidency,” Kinsey said. “They put her as the border czar. She never went to the border. So this is about incompetency. It’s not about ideology.”
Moments later, she inhaled sharply, closed her eyes, and slipped out of her chair. Guest host Jonathan Hunt responded quickly but calmly:
“Oh my goodness,” Hunt said. “We’re just going to get some help here for Camryn.”
The broadcast immediately cut to commercial. When it resumed, Hunt provided an update to viewers:
“Camryn is up and moving. We have paramedics checking her. We will keep you updated. We wish her all the best.”
Fox News Issues Statement, Says Kinsey Was Treated and Cleared
Fox News confirmed the medical emergency and offered reassurance in a statement issued Friday, May 9:
“After Fox News @ Night guest Camryn Kinsey fainted during a live on-air appearance last night in our Los Angeles bureau, paramedics were called and she was treated and cleared. We are happy to hear she is now feeling much better and wish her a speedy recovery.”
Viewers React, Some Criticize Host’s Tone During Emergency
While most responses on social media expressed concern and support for Kinsey, others criticized Hunt’s reaction during the live moment. Some felt he should have immediately checked on her rather than continuing with the segment.
One viewer wrote, “Hey Jonathan Hunt, when someone faints and hits her head on the ground, you help her. You don’t just go on with the show. Cold.”
Another said, “What kind of person or man just sits there when a guest is taking a header off their stool and does nothing? And then continues asking questions? Where is his humanity? That was disgusting to watch.”
Yet another viewer noted, “I don’t like Camryn Kinsey but I hope she’s ok. More importantly, why wasn’t Jonathan Hunt’s first reaction to check on her, rather than continue the segment?”
“He didn’t even get up or ask her if she was okay,” one viewer posted. “It was as if he were reading off the teleprompter when she was unconscious.”
Another wrote:
“The guy was acting like he was in a trance. Show some feeling. That was horrific.”
Still, others defended the host, noting the pressure of managing an unexpected medical emergency during a live national broadcast.
The clip of the incident quickly went viral, amassing over 4 million views on X (formerly Twitter) within hours.
Who Is Camryn Kinsey?
Kinsey, a former Trump administration staffer, has a background in national security and political media. She earned her master’s degree from Liberty University and began her political career as External Relations Director in the Presidential Personnel Office. She later worked as a White House correspondent for One America News Network. She was appearing on Fox News to discuss the ongoing political climate. Her career spans national security and media strategy, and she has been a frequent guest on the network’s political coverage.
Kinsey now runs Titan Media Strategies, a conservative media consultancy. She is also a former Division I cheerleader and is active on social media, frequently engaging in political discourse.
Notably, she was tweeting just hours before the incident, covering the papal election of Pope Leo XIV.
As of now, neither Kinsey nor Fox News has disclosed the cause of the fainting episode. Experts suggest that such incidents can be triggered by stress, dehydration, or low blood sugar, but no official diagnosis has been confirmed.
Kinsey, 24, was mid-sentence during a segment on Fox News @ Night when she suddenly lost consciousness and fell from her chair on camera. She had been criticizing President Joe Biden’s recent comments suggesting Vice President Kamala Harris’s 2024 election loss was tied to sexism.
“This is what they have to do; they have to rewrite history because they had a failed campaign and a failed presidency,” Kinsey said. “They put her as the border czar. She never went to the border. So this is about incompetency. It’s not about ideology.”
Moments later, she inhaled sharply, closed her eyes, and slipped out of her chair. Guest host Jonathan Hunt responded quickly but calmly:
“Oh my goodness,” Hunt said. “We’re just going to get some help here for Camryn.”
The broadcast immediately cut to commercial. When it resumed, Hunt provided an update to viewers:
“Camryn is up and moving. We have paramedics checking her. We will keep you updated. We wish her all the best.”
Fox News Issues Statement, Says Kinsey Was Treated and Cleared
Fox News confirmed the medical emergency and offered reassurance in a statement issued Friday, May 9:
“After Fox News @ Night guest Camryn Kinsey fainted during a live on-air appearance last night in our Los Angeles bureau, paramedics were called and she was treated and cleared. We are happy to hear she is now feeling much better and wish her a speedy recovery.”
Viewers React, Some Criticize Host’s Tone During Emergency
While most responses on social media expressed concern and support for Kinsey, others criticized Hunt’s reaction during the live moment. Some felt he should have immediately checked on her rather than continuing with the segment.
One viewer wrote, “Hey Jonathan Hunt, when someone faints and hits her head on the ground, you help her. You don’t just go on with the show. Cold.”
Another said, “What kind of person or man just sits there when a guest is taking a header off their stool and does nothing? And then continues asking questions? Where is his humanity? That was disgusting to watch.”
Yet another viewer noted, “I don’t like Camryn Kinsey but I hope she’s ok. More importantly, why wasn’t Jonathan Hunt’s first reaction to check on her, rather than continue the segment?”
“He didn’t even get up or ask her if she was okay,” one viewer posted. “It was as if he were reading off the teleprompter when she was unconscious.”
Another wrote:
“The guy was acting like he was in a trance. Show some feeling. That was horrific.”
Still, others defended the host, noting the pressure of managing an unexpected medical emergency during a live national broadcast.
The clip of the incident quickly went viral, amassing over 4 million views on X (formerly Twitter) within hours.
Who Is Camryn Kinsey?
Kinsey, a former Trump administration staffer, has a background in national security and political media. She earned her master’s degree from Liberty University and began her political career as External Relations Director in the Presidential Personnel Office. She later worked as a White House correspondent for One America News Network. She was appearing on Fox News to discuss the ongoing political climate. Her career spans national security and media strategy, and she has been a frequent guest on the network’s political coverage.
Kinsey now runs Titan Media Strategies, a conservative media consultancy. She is also a former Division I cheerleader and is active on social media, frequently engaging in political discourse.
Notably, she was tweeting just hours before the incident, covering the papal election of Pope Leo XIV.
As of now, neither Kinsey nor Fox News has disclosed the cause of the fainting episode. Experts suggest that such incidents can be triggered by stress, dehydration, or low blood sugar, but no official diagnosis has been confirmed.
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