Erika Kirk says she is not pregnant but prayed that she was when Charlie was murdered.

Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, the conservative political activist assassinated in September, is taking major backlash over what she said about pregnancy.

In an interview with Megyn Kelly on SiriusXM’s The Megyn Kelly Channel, the 36-year-old widow confirmed she was not pregnant, but stated to other women to prioritize having children if that is their desire.

“Now, when I see young couples, I tell them, ‘Please, like don’t put it off,’ especially if you’re a young woman, don’t put it off,” she said. “You can always have a career. You can always go back to work. You can never just go back to having children, and they grow so fast and so quickly.”

Erika and her late husband Charlie welcomed a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son together.

Also in that interview was Erika Kirk, saying she was “praying” she was pregnant after her husband was killed.

“We wanted to have four,” she told Kelly. “And I was praying to God that I was pregnant when he got murdered. I was like, ‘Oh goodness, that would be the ultimate blessing out of this catastrophe.’”

“I was praying, both of us were, we were really excited to just expand our family,” she added.

As Erika wiped away her tears, Kelly reassured her that “one day” her son and daughter “will find out they’re Charlie Kirk’s children and they’ll know what that means.”

Charlie and Erika met in September 2018 and got engaged two years later in December 2020. Her national profile began in 2012 when she competed in Miss USA representing Arizona. It was co-owned by Donald Trump at the time, a notable early link between Erika and Trump before she entered the conservative political world.

Charlie Kirk’s assassination on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University thrust Erika into the national spotlight.

Erika Kirk Receives Backlash Over Her Pregnancy Claim

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Erika Kirk has drawn criticism from people after expressing that she prayed she was pregnant after learning of her husband Charlie Kirk’s murder.

Some particularly took offense with the advice to young married couples not to put off having children in pursuit of their careers.

“Mans really watching his wife get piped from the after life,” one person said.

“Something about her is off,” a second person stated.

“This stuff might be normal if she were a widow removed from the spotlight, but she’s obviously exploiting this tragedy for politics. It’s so off-putting, a third person wrote.

“She prayed she was pregnant? What’s this even supposed to mean?” a fourth person asked about Erika Kirk.

“That is an incredibly dark and deeply confusing statement to make publicly,” one final person added.

In another conversation with Kelly, Erika addressed the controversial hug she had with Vice President J.D. Vance at a Turning Point USA event.

She claims that her “love language is touch” and wasn’t trying to be disrespectful or inappropriate with Vance.

Unfortunately for Kirk, backlash towards her won’t stop anytime soon, as she continues to be in the spotlight since her husband’s murder.

NFL Reporter Melanie Collins Drops Scorching Hot Workout Clip And The Internet Can’t Handle It

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NFL sideline reporter Melanie Collins is turning heads this week—not for her game-day coverage, but for her impressive fitness routine. As the 2025 NFL season approaches, Collins is already in peak shape, and she’s not shy about sharing her journey with fans.

Collins, who has been with CBS Sports since 2018, recently posted a workout video on Instagram that quickly went viral. The clip features her at The Tox in Nashville, where she took on the intense 60-minute Master Tox class. Dressed in a stylish all-blue fitness outfit, Collins powered through the session, showing off her dedication and athleticism.

“The 60-minute Master Tox treatment will rid your body of inflammation, leave your skin glowing and your muscles toned! Final result at the end,” she wrote in her caption, giving followers a glimpse into her health and wellness routine.

Fans were quick to react, flooding the comments section with praise, admiration, and a bit of envy. Many noted how Collins seemed to effortlessly combine her busy career with a commitment to fitness, inspiring others to step up their own routines.

Collins’ workout clip comes at a time when NFL personalities are increasingly sharing more of their personal lives and wellness journeys with fans. Her transparency and positive energy have made her a favorite among viewers, both on and off the field.

With the NFL season just a month away, Collins is clearly ready for the long days and high-energy coverage ahead. If her workout routine is any indication, she’ll be bringing the same intensity and glow to the sidelines this fall.

Collins Will Be Back On The Sidelines Soon

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It’s been a long time since she’s been on NFL sidelines, working alongside play-by-play voice Kevin Harlan and analyst Trent Green. Before that, she cut her teeth covering college football and basketball on CBS Sports Network. She’s also spent time on ESPN, filling in for SportsNation and First Take.

But Collins isn’t just a familiar face on Sundays. Her resume includes the Winter Olympics, FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, World Series, you name it. She was also the face of Yahoo! Sports and hosted a few shows on the Golf Channel along the way.

This September, she’s set to open the season on the West Coast, covering the Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams matchup. In Week 2, she’ll be reporting from the sidelines again, this time for the Denver Broncos vs. Indianapolis Colts game.

Collins knows how to get more attention each season. As she’s ready, fit, focused, and already trending, it seems that it will be a bit easier for her this time.