Jesse Watters, Fox News’ rising star and host of Jesse Watters Primetime, has landed in hot water after an alleged off-air rant where he quipped, “Women should stick to the kitchen if they can’t handle the heat – look at Kamala!” This jaw-dropping comment, overheard by staff during a 2025 taping and leaked online, has sparked outrage from feminists and colleagues alike, threatening to derail the 47-year-old’s meteoric career just as he overtakes Hannity in ratings.

Watters’ path to fame started as Bill O’Reilly’s sidekick on The O’Reilly Factor, infamous for ambush interviews like his 2016 Chinatown segment deemed racist. Promoted to prime time in 2022, his cheeky style – blending humor with hard-hitting commentary – has made him a MAGA favorite. But this latest gaffe echoes past controversies, including his 2021 admission of letting his ex-wife’s tires deflate to “help” her. Married to former producer Emma DiGiovine since 2019 (after an affair ended his first marriage), Watters has twins and often touts family values. Insiders claim the rant targeted VP Harris post-2024 debates, but it backfired spectacularly.

“Jesse’s always pushed boundaries,” a Fox source said. “But this? It’s nuclear – women at the network are furious, and advertisers are pulling back.” Social media exploded: #CancelWatters trends with memes dubbing him “Misogyny Man.” Watters issued a non-apology, calling it “locker room talk,” but reports suggest HR intervention and potential suspension. His interactions with female co-hosts like Dana Perino on The Five now seem strained, with whispers of on-set tension.

As Fox navigates post-Murdoch era, Watters’ scandal could cost millions. Will he apologize on air, or double down? The backlash is building – this “kitchen” comment might just cook his career.