Meghan McCain’s podcast, Citizen McCain, featured her claim that Jennifer Lopez was “deeply unpleasant” during their interactions on The View. McCain and her cohost, Miranda Wilkins, discussed Lopez’s current career status with guest Carlos King, concluding that her career took a hit in 2024. McCain criticized Lopez for having a large entourage and described her as not being nice during her appearance on the talk show.
McCain and Wilkins alleged that after McCain posted a TikTok video expressing that Lopez was not her favorite guest to interview on The View, Lopez targeted the post and had it taken down. McCain later clarified that the video was reinstated after an appeal was made. McCain recalled her experience with Lopez at The View, mentioning that Lopez had a staff member constantly touching her up backstage and holding a mirror with lights for her.
Carlos King, who is a fan of Lopez, shared his positive experience meeting her during her early success days in 2001. He praised her work ethic and performance, particularly during her show in Las Vegas. While King had a positive encounter with Lopez, McCain described her as not being very delightful during her time on The View. EW reached out to representatives for Lopez, TikTok, and The View for comment on the situation.
Despite enjoying strong streaming numbers for her Netflix film Atlas, Lopez’s latest album This Is Me… Now only spent one week on the Billboard 200 chart at No. 38. Additionally, her album tour was canceled, and her making-of documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, received criticism on social media. McCain’s podcast, Citizen McCain, is available on major podcast platforms for listeners to hear her views and discussions on various topics, including her interactions with Jennifer Lopez.
The podcast episode featuring McCain’s claims about Lopez’s behavior on The View sparked controversy and discussion among listeners. McCain’s criticisms of Lopez’s entourage size and demeanor during her appearance on the talk show raised questions about Lopez’s reputation in the industry. Despite the differing opinions on Lopez, the podcast provided a platform for McCain to share her experiences and insights, while also inviting guest speakers to offer their perspectives on Lopez’s career and public image.
