Bombshell

In 2016, Roger Ailes held the powerful position of chairman at Fox News, exercising tight control over the network's operations. His influence has been significant since the Nixon era, making him a formidable figure in shaping Republican presidential elections.

Megyn Kelly, a prominent figure at Fox News, prepared to moderate a Republican presidential debate. Despite facing pushback from her colleagues, she decided to confront Donald Trump regarding his derogatory comments about women.

After the debate, Trump’s tweets sparked a wave of harassment directed at Megyn Kelly, transforming her into a central figure of media controversy. This left her feeling distressed as she realized she had become the focus of the narrative rather than just a reporter.

Megyn experienced further harassment, including intrusive paparazzi targeting her family. Despite the network providing her with a security team, they remained reluctant to take a firm stance against Trump.

Gretchen Carlson faced significant challenges when she was replaced on her show and demoted to a less prominent afternoon slot. Frustrated by relentless sexist remarks, she resolved to take action against Roger Ailes.

Gretchen, with her legal team, discovered the dismissal of Rudi Bakhtiar, who was punished for rejecting sexual advances. They urged Gretchen to consider a legal battle against Roger Ailes, prompting her to seek support from other women at Fox.

Kayla Pospisil began her career idolizing Fox News and soon received a promotion to join Bill O'Reilly's flagship program. However, the challenges she faced in her new role included belittling and ongoing sexism from O'Reilly.

Kayla was invited to Roger Ailes's office under the pretense of a promotion, only to face unsettling advances from him. The experience left her feeling violated and isolated as she confided in her colleague Jess.

As tensions rose, Gretchen began discussing gun violence in her segments, drawing Roger's ire. This shift marked a significant turning point as the three women eventually crossed paths in an elevator, leading to collective action.

After being terminated, Gretchen courageously filed a lawsuit against Roger Ailes. This act set off a chain reaction within Fox News, igniting discussions about the toxic culture and increasing pressure on female employees.

In response to mounting pressure from Fox, female employees were coerced into publicly supporting Roger. Amidst this turmoil, Megyn confided in her team about her own experiences of harassment, revealing a growing solidarity.

Determined to bring more women forward, Megyn began reaching out to others with similar experiences of harassment. This initiative united her with Kayla, strengthening their resolve against the toxic environment at Fox.

As investigations into harassment unfolded, multiple women came forward with testimonies against Roger. This collective effort became critical in undermining his reputation and authority at Fox News.

Roger Ailes was confronted with the mounting evidence against him as Susan Estrich revealed that Gretchen's recordings contained undeniable proof. This led to discussions about the terms of his departure amidst shifting power dynamics at Fox.

As Kayla prepared to leave Fox, she decided to reclaim her narrative, rejecting the harassment she experienced. Leaving her badge behind while Jess watched, Kayla symbolized a new beginning, armed with the strength of her shared experiences with other women.