On Tuesday, former MSNBC host Keith Olbermann hinted that he might have avoided a significant issue by not ending his relationship with journalist Olivia Nuzzi, who is currently facing new allegations concerning inappropriate connections. While they were together, Olbermann defended his choice to give Nuzzi an extravagant gift amid her ongoing controversies.
Nuzzi previously authored a book detailing her alleged “sexting” relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his presidential campaign. Recently, her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, claimed that she also had a romantic involvement with former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford.
Fox News Digital attempted to reach out to both Nuzzi and Sanford for comments, but didn’t receive immediate replies.
Lizza shared his allegations through Substack, reminding Olbermann of his past remarks about “cleaning up” Nuzzi’s issues.
Lizza wrote about Nuzzi’s tumultuous relationship with Olbermann, recounting how she unexpectedly reached out to him and soon moved in with him, leaving behind a challenging home life. He elaborated on how Olbermann provided for her education and lavish lifestyle, including designer clothing and expensive jewelry while they were together.
Olbermann shared Lizza’s account on X, replying with a GIF depicting Keanu Reeves’ character dodging a bullet from “The Matrix.”
He later discussed their four-year relationship, mentioning that with multiple celebrations each year, he spent a considerable amount on gifts, as he made a decent living during that period. He sarcastically questioned whether he should have opted for a simpler gift instead.
Amidst this exchange, Olbermann appeared to critique Lizza’s writing, stating that any critique of that excerpt was better composed than the original.
In September, Vanity Fair announced that it had appointed Nuzzi as West Coast editor. Her forthcoming book, “American Canto,” delves into her feelings for Kennedy. A representative for Kennedy previously denied any physical relationship between him and Nuzzi, noting they had only met once.
In the past, Lizza faced scrutiny after accusations against him led to his leave from Politico. Nuzzi had accused him of intimidation and harassment but later rescinded a protective order against him. Lizza has since returned to Politico in a diminished capacity and started a Substack publication.
