Keith Olbermann Reflects on His Once 'Wholesome' Relationship with Olivia Nuzzi: "It's Quite Dull"

Ah, the delightful chaos of modern relationships, especially when someone like Keith Olbermann enters the fray. Our erstwhile media maven took to his Countdown podcast to unravel the tale of a “wholesome” romance with Olivia Nuzzi, a correspondent for New York Magazine, right as she finds herself ensnared in a scandal with none other than Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. Because when you think of wholesome, you immediately think of political scandals, don’t you?

Olbermann’s revelation comes as Nuzzi is reported to be on a Sabbatical – yes, that’s code for “I need to figure out this mess,” after her editors caught wind of her unseemly dalliance with a man who is married—let's not forget that little nugget— to Cheryl Hines, who is a delightful actress, not a serious political figure. I mean, marrying someone from Curb Your Enthusiasm practically guarantees a life filled with irony!

In a frank declaration on X — we're just going to pretend that’s a website for existential crises — Olbermann confirmed his past with Nuzzi: “The New York Post has advised me it intends to write a story saying that Olivia Nuzzi and I used to date. Fact check: true.” Oh, Keith, isn't it refreshing to see someone confidently inhabit their past? He nonchalantly continued, “We didn’t do much to keep it quiet. I just assumed nobody cared,” as if romance in a world of 24/7 media scrutiny is comparable to keeping your grocery list private.

Interestingly enough, while he fully cleared the air regarding their past, he added a dash of sass: “If somebody’s gonna bring this up, I’m not giving the story to them. What am I, the free Nuzzi News Network? But I warn you: it’s pretty boring.” And just like that, with one sentence, he dashes the hopes of gossip-lovers who think scandal is everything!

Upon delving deeper, Olbermann shared the juicy mundanity of their three-year relationship—yes, that’s three years of shared dogs (cue the collective “awws”), tattoos, and the usual ups and downs relationships tend to indulge in. “We had dogs and tattoos and rings, and like all relationships, it was very nice at the start, then things happened, then we worked on it and it ended,” he reflected, as if he’s describing the seasonal menu at a trendy café rather than a romantic affair.

He dished some juicy—yet oddly unremarkable—details about their life together, including how Nuzzi introduced him to the wonders of dog ownership, marking the first day he welcomed a dog named Stevie into his life. “She and I devoted our lives to Stevie,” he proclaimed, sounding just like a proud parent at a pet parade. Honestly, it’s hard to determine what’s more heartwarming: their love for each other or their mutual adoration for their furry friend.

Now, poor Nuzzi is caught in a flurry of controversies following the internal conflict at New York Magazine. The magazine released a statement that, well, you could charitably call it “transparent”: “Recently our Washington Correspondent Olivia Nuzzi acknowledged to the magazine’s editors that she had engaged in a personal relationship with a former subject…” Ah yes, the age-old tale of romance colliding with the world of political reporting. The horror!

Nuzzi herself has apologized, revealing that while the relationship was never physical—thank goodness for small favors!—it nevertheless should have been disclosed. “I deeply regret not doing so immediately and apologize to those I’ve disappointed,” she lamented. A poignant reminder that sometimes the heart can lead us astray, even when we’re in a professional arena where the lines can get murky, muddled, tangled—much like a strand of holiday lights left over from last year.

So, there you have it! This little saga plays out like a sitcom script. Certainly not “must-see TV,” but hey, it’s real life. And in the world of media personalities, romance, and political scandals, it always makes for an entertaining blend of warm puppies and cold coffee! Who's in?