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‘View’ stars defend Madonna from ageist VMAs backlash: ‘How dare you’

Madonna's VMAs performance sparks ageist backlash.

By · Published September 29, 2026  08:47 UTC · Updated September 29, 2026  09:24 UTC

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The obvious questions

What was Madonna's age during the VMAs performance?

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What did Megyn Kelly call Madonna's performance?

desperate

What show do Madonna's co-stars appear on?

The View

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 3.
  • Primary Driver: Madonna's VMAs performance sparks ageist backlash.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Madonna's age has become a topic of discussion after her recent performance at the VMAs. StyleCaster reports that sources claim she was 'wobbling back and forth' during the event, with everything 'seeming to unravel'.

The performance has drawn criticism from TV host Megyn Kelly, who called it 'desperate' and questioned how it was considered 'hot'. The criticism from Kelly and others has sparked a defense of Madonna from her 'View' co-stars.

They have expressed their support for the singer, with some even calling out the ageist backlash. As the controversy continues, it will be interesting to see how Madonna responds to the criticism and whether she will address the issue in future performances.

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