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Bill O'Reilly - Bill O'Reilly anchored the syndicated news magazine 'Inside Edition' from 1989 to 1995. He then hosted his Fox News talk show 'The O'Reilly Factor' from 1996 until 2017.
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Bill O'Reilly - Many say that O'Reilly's tendency to shout over, sneer at, or ignore anyone he disagrees with makes him one of the most notoriously obnoxious talk show hosts of all time.
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Rosie O'Donnell - The comedian hosted the daytime talk show 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' from 1996 to 2002. She also briefly hosted 'The View' between 2006 and 2007.
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Rosie O'Donnell - O'Donnell is highly unpopular among conservative viewers for her controversial comments about the Catholic church and 9-11. She was also criticized by liberals for racially derogatory jokes.
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Bill Maher - From 1993 to 2002 the comedian hosted the late-night political talk show 'Politically Incorrect.' Maher then went on to the HBO talk show 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' which he still currently hosts.
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Bill Maher - The no-filter comedian has been regularly criticized by liberals and conservatives for his abrasive political commentary. He has come under fire several times for his opinions on religion, Islam in particular.
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Jerry Springer - This television personality has hosted the tabloid talk show 'Jerry Springer' since 1991.
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Jerry Springer - Springer has been accused of instigating or simply allowing violence on his program for the sake of viewers. Many public figures have spoken out against the show, saying it is in bad taste.
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Morton Downey Jr. - Between 1987 and 1989, 'The Morton Downey Jr. Show' pioneered "trash TV." He would periodically scream racist and misogynistic comments at his guests and instigate fist fights.
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Morton Downey Jr. - Downey faced several lawsuits for slander, attacking a homosexual guest on-stage, and exposing himself to and slapping a newscaster and former colleague.
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Donald Trump - Before Donald Trump became President, he was known for firing people on live television. Trump hosted the reality show 'The Apprentice' from 2004 to 2017.
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Donald Trump - The criticisms revolving around his superiority complex, nonsensical rants about winning or being the best, and overused "you're fired" catchphrase makes Trump one of the most annoying American television hosts.
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Joan Rivers - The comedian hosted her own talk show 'The Joan Rivers Show' from 1989 to 1993. However, she is best-known for hosting the 'Fashion Police' from 2010 to 2014.
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Joan Rivers - Though Rivers had a large fan base over the years, she was still not regarded fondly by many because of her over-the-top, hurtful commentary.
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Sean Hannity - The conservative political commentator has hosted his own show on Fox News, 'Hannity,' since 2009.
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Sean Hannity - Hannity has been criticized for perpetuating false information and formulating his arguments around his personal beliefs rather than facts, and then shouting over anyone who disagrees.
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Wendy Williams - The former actress and radio show personality has hosted her own entertainment talk show, 'The Wendy Williams Show,' since 2008.
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Wendy Williams - Aside from simply trashing celebrities on her show, Williams has come under fire for hurtful statements such as when she brought rapper Azealia Banks to tears by implying that she is a prostitute.
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Joy Behar - The comedian is best-known for hosting 'The View' since 1997. Behar also hosted the American news and talk show program 'Joy Behar: Say Anything!' from 2009 until 2011.
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Joy Behar - Behar's outspoken liberal-leaning opinions have caused controversy over the years, such as her comparing religion to mental illness.
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Glenn Beck - Though it has switched between three different television networks over the years, Beck has hosted the conservative political commentary show 'Glenn' since 2006.
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Glenn Beck - Many say that Beck's portrayals of opinions and false information as factual, mixed with his weepy rants about being victimized make him one of the most hated talk show hosts in America.
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Al Sharpton - The civil rights activist and minister has hosted the MSNBC talk show 'PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton' since 2011.
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Al Sharpton - The famous reverend has primarily been criticized for turning anything into an issue about race. A large portion of viewers considers his divisive tactics to be irritating and counterproductive.
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Phil McGraw - The TV personality and psychologist has hosted the tabloid talk show 'Dr. Phil' since 2002.
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Phil McGraw - While Dr. Phil has not made any notable political comments that rubbed his audience the wrong way, he is simply known for his repeated catchphrases and his smug nature.
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Nancy Grace - The legal commentator hosted her own current affairs program 'Nancy Grace' from 2005 until 2016. Before that Grace was on the Court TV program 'Closing Arguments' from 1996-2007.
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Nancy Grace - Grace is one of the most hated TV hosts in modern history largely because of her vindictive persona. She has been quick to jump to conclusions and accuse others of any wrongdoing she believes they committed.
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Bill O'Reilly - Bill O'Reilly anchored the syndicated news magazine 'Inside Edition' from 1989 to 1995. He then hosted his Fox News talk show 'The O'Reilly Factor' from 1996 until 2017.
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Bill O'Reilly - Many say that O'Reilly's tendency to shout over, sneer at, or ignore anyone he disagrees with makes him one of the most notoriously obnoxious talk show hosts of all time.
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Rosie O'Donnell - The comedian hosted the daytime talk show 'The Rosie O'Donnell Show' from 1996 to 2002. She also briefly hosted 'The View' between 2006 and 2007.
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Rosie O'Donnell - O'Donnell is highly unpopular among conservative viewers for her controversial comments about the Catholic church and 9-11. She was also criticized by liberals for racially derogatory jokes.
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Bill Maher - From 1993 to 2002 the comedian hosted the late-night political talk show 'Politically Incorrect.' Maher then went on to the HBO talk show 'Real Time with Bill Maher,' which he still currently hosts.
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Bill Maher - The no-filter comedian has been regularly criticized by liberals and conservatives for his abrasive political commentary. He has come under fire several times for his opinions on religion, Islam in particular.
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Jerry Springer - This television personality has hosted the tabloid talk show 'Jerry Springer' since 1991.
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Jerry Springer - Springer has been accused of instigating or simply allowing violence on his program for the sake of viewers. Many public figures have spoken out against the show, saying it is in bad taste.
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Morton Downey Jr. - Between 1987 and 1989, 'The Morton Downey Jr. Show' pioneered "trash TV." He would periodically scream racist and misogynistic comments at his guests and instigate fist fights.
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Morton Downey Jr. - Downey faced several lawsuits for slander, attacking a homosexual guest on-stage, and exposing himself to and slapping a newscaster and former colleague.
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Donald Trump - Before Donald Trump became President, he was known for firing people on live television. Trump hosted the reality show 'The Apprentice' from 2004 to 2017.
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Donald Trump - The criticisms revolving around his superiority complex, nonsensical rants about winning or being the best, and overused "you're fired" catchphrase makes Trump one of the most annoying American television hosts.
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Joan Rivers - The comedian hosted her own talk show 'The Joan Rivers Show' from 1989 to 1993. However, she is best-known for hosting the 'Fashion Police' from 2010 to 2014.
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Joan Rivers - Though Rivers had a large fan base over the years, she was still not regarded fondly by many because of her over-the-top, hurtful commentary.
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Sean Hannity - The conservative political commentator has hosted his own show on Fox News, 'Hannity,' since 2009.
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Sean Hannity - Hannity has been criticized for perpetuating false information and formulating his arguments around his personal beliefs rather than facts, and then shouting over anyone who disagrees.
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Wendy Williams - The former actress and radio show personality has hosted her own entertainment talk show, 'The Wendy Williams Show,' since 2008.
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Wendy Williams - Aside from simply trashing celebrities on her show, Williams has come under fire for hurtful statements such as when she brought rapper Azealia Banks to tears by implying that she is a prostitute.
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Joy Behar - The comedian is best-known for hosting 'The View' since 1997. Behar also hosted the American news and talk show program 'Joy Behar: Say Anything!' from 2009 until 2011.
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Joy Behar - Behar's outspoken liberal-leaning opinions have caused controversy over the years, such as her comparing religion to mental illness.
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Glenn Beck - Though it has switched between three different television networks over the years, Beck has hosted the conservative political commentary show 'Glenn' since 2006.
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Glenn Beck - Many say that Beck's portrayals of opinions and false information as factual, mixed with his weepy rants about being victimized make him one of the most hated talk show hosts in America.
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Al Sharpton - The civil rights activist and minister has hosted the MSNBC talk show 'PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton' since 2011.
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Al Sharpton - The famous reverend has primarily been criticized for turning anything into an issue about race. A large portion of viewers considers his divisive tactics to be irritating and counterproductive.
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Phil McGraw - The TV personality and psychologist has hosted the tabloid talk show 'Dr. Phil' since 2002.
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Phil McGraw - While Dr. Phil has not made any notable political comments that rubbed his audience the wrong way, he is simply known for his repeated catchphrases and his smug nature.
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Nancy Grace - The legal commentator hosted her own current affairs program 'Nancy Grace' from 2005 until 2016. Before that Grace was on the Court TV program 'Closing Arguments' from 1996-2007.
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Nancy Grace - Grace is one of the most hated TV hosts in modern history largely because of her vindictive persona. She has been quick to jump to conclusions and accuse others of any wrongdoing she believes they committed.
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The most controversial American TV hosts ever
Bring on the backlash
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It may be for inappropriate comments, painfully biased journalism, or just purely being loud and obnoxious. Whatever the case may be, these 30 television personalities at some point in their career stirred outrage across America.
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