Scott Jennings has said he will apologize to Hollywood star Catherine Zeta-Jones after she insulted his son on live TV – but only if she takes him out to dinner.
The 48-year-old conservative commentator clashed live on CNN on November 10 with Dylan Douglas, 25, who describes himself as an “actor, activist, producer and media personality” — over Trump’s SNAP and Affordable Care Act tax credit policies.
Subsequently, gossip columnist Rob Shooter claimed that Nepo Baby’s movie-star parents—56-year-old Zeta-Jones and 81-year-old Michael Douglas—were “furious.” Shutter reported that the famous pair thought the segment “crossed a line.”
Discussing the showdown on Meghan McCain’s Citizen McCain podcast on Monday, Jennings joked, “If Catherine Zeta-Jones wants to do that for a nice seafood dinner I’m personally willing to apologize to her.”
Jennings admitted that he was “surprised” to read that Zeta-Jones and Douglas were upset by the confrontation.
“We had a relatively normal exchange,” the political pundit said. “He said Democratic things. I cut him off. It’s not unusual for that to happen on CNN.
CNN conservative Scott Jennings offered Catherine Zeta-Jones an apology after an on-air argument with her and Michael Douglas’ son. / Citizen McCain with Meghan McCain
“I think what happens with some of these people is that they live in very tight little bubbles. They never really talk to Republicans or conservatives. They never really get out of their bubble where people tell them how smart and good-looking they are.
“And then they come on television with someone with a different ideology, and it’s a surprise to them.”
McCain, in a segment that also included Representative James Clyburn and political strategist Ana Navarro, described the exchange as “like bringing a knife to a gunfight” and said he should not have been booked.
The podcast host also reflected on the “schooling” he received early in his career, and recalled former Bill Clinton adviser Paul Begala saying “he took the lessons from me on how to live a life.”
“I’ve been Dylan Douglas,” McCain said. “But what didn’t happen was that my parents didn’t have a meltdown. My father said, ‘Get over it and move on.'”
Conservative commentator Scott Jennings at a Republican fundraising event. He has a reputation for his uncritical positivity toward Donald Trump and his administration. / Scott Olson / Scott Olson/Getty Images
But in a moment of kindness, Jennings said, “Actually, I have to say, Dylan was really nice off the air. I think he was honored to be there.
“I hope Dylan comes back. I’m sure he’ll get better at it.”
The Daily Beast has contacted the Douglas family for comment.
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