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

Keith Olbermann has graced us with his presence once again, much to the delight and bewilderment of the media world. The seasoned broadcaster took a jaunt down memory lane on his Countdown podcast to reminisce about a past relationship with none other than Olivia Nuzzi, the sharp-witted correspondent from New York Magazine, who currently finds herself navigating a scandalous situation involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Talk about a dramatic turn of events—Olbermann spills the beans while Nuzzi sits in the hot seat.

In a world where relationships and scandals intertwine like a novice’s attempt at knitting, Olbermann posted on X, “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.” Ah, the sweet smell of confirmation wafts through the air! He adds, rather nonchalantly, “We didn’t do much to keep it quiet. I just assumed nobody cared.” Indeed, if only we could all navigate our pasts with such confidence—like wearing a slightly stained t-shirt to a fancy dinner.

But wait, there’s more! “Certainly, it has nothing to do with the RFK stuff,” Olbermann commented, as if the universe was waiting for his clarification before proceeding to unravel the latest headlines. It appears he was blissfully unaware that his past romance was waiting in the wings with a big spotlight all to itself. “In fact, it was she with whom I got my first dog and for that I’ll always be grateful to her.” Now, isn’t that just the cherry on top of this complicated sundae?

As though channeling his inner stand-up comic, Olbermann playfully set the stage for a lengthy discussion on Countdown, quipping, “If somebody’s gonna bring this up, I’m not giving the story to them. What am I, the free Nuzzi News Network?” His humor radiated like a beacon of wit, hinting that, while the narrative may be on everyone’s lips, he had no intention of dishing out the details on a platter. “But I warn you: it’s pretty boring,” he teased, serving us a delightful mix of irony and intrigue.

Olbermann’s stroll down memory lane revealed that he and Nuzzi were an item for about three years—an age difference that likely made for some interesting dinner conversations, given that she was in her early 20s while he was in his mid-50s. “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 recounted, giving us the Cliff Notes version of relationship dynamics. “Nearly all of the relationship was surprisingly mundane.” Mundane? A romance peppered with dogs and tattoos? How refreshingly ironic!

As the tale unfolds, he shared that they indeed did some “weird things” during their shared time, while also applauding Nuzzi for introducing him to the joy of dog ownership. Having a furry friend named Stevie solidified their bond, and Olbermann didn’t hold back. “Olivia largely taught me how to successfully be adopted by a dog and all dogs,” he stated, marking his life’s little victories with laughter. Ah, love and loyal companions—a classic combination!

Meanwhile, the media storm continues to swirl around Nuzzi, following revelations of her leave from New York Magazine amid the unfolding scandal involving Kennedy, who, let’s face it, seems unable to escape the spotlight himself. According to the magazine’s statement, Nuzzi “acknowledged to the magazine’s editors that she had engaged in a personal relationship with a former subject relevant to the 2024 campaign.” It seems everyone is dancing through the minefields of conflict of interest these days.

In a moment of transparency, Nuzzi issued her own apology, stating, “Earlier this year, the nature of some communication between myself and a former reporting subject turned personal.” Classic case of mixing business with pleasure, if you will. “The relationship was never physical but should have been disclosed to prevent the appearance of a conflict,” she elaborated, reminding us all that sometimes, honesty truly is the best policy—especially in the slapstick comedy of modern-day journalism.

As we pull the curtains on this chapter, one might ponder how love, scandals, and canine companions continue to intertwine in this unpredictable theater we call life. Let’s raise a toast to the resilient Olbermann and the ever-observant Nuzzi—two figures navigating the tumultuous waters of personal and professional relationships with a touch of humor and a dash of chaos. Cheers to that!