Candace Owens and Jeremy Boreing are back in the headlines after another public dispute. On October 31, 2026, Owens responded sharply to a clip of Boreing recalling an old online argument in which she allegedly called him “gay and ugly.” The exchange is the latest chapter in a feud that has stretched on since Owens left The Daily Wire in March 2024.
Owens did not hold back in her reply. She said Boreing needs professional help, not a podcast microphone, and accused him of being fixated on a former colleague. Boreing, for his part, has said he does not regret firing Owens and has described her as someone who puts fame above everything else. The back-and-forth has played out largely on X, where both commentators have large followings and where their supporters regularly clash.
What Jeremy Boreing Said About the Insult
The comment that sparked the latest round came during a podcast episode Boreing recorded with Dr. Gad Saad, which was released around October 28, 2026. Boreing recalled an online argument with Owens from roughly a year earlier. He said he had responded to one of her posts with what he considered a careful and reasoned rebuttal.
“She came back and said, you know, you’re gay and ugly basic. I don’t remember her exact words.”
Boreing used the story to make a broader point about how some of Owens’ supporters engage in debates. He argued that her commenters often rely on personal attacks rather than addressing the substance of an argument. He described that style of debate as a kind of “third worldism” that leans on outrage and personal insults.
The clip of Boreing telling the story began circulating online, and Owens quickly saw it.
Candace Owens Fires Back on X
Owens responded to the clip with a post on X on October 31. She did not defend or deny the “gay and ugly” comment directly. Instead, she questioned Boreing’s mental state and his reasons for bringing up the old argument at all.
“I’m not even being funny, but I think he should consider checking into a rehab clinic. He can’t even successfully recall what I’ve said or done anymore, yet he forces a conversation about it anyway, every episode.”
She went further in the same post, saying that Boreing is surrounded by people who are paid by him and therefore will not tell him the truth about his behavior.
“This is a man who needs a team of therapists, not a podcast. He’s trying to intellectualize an unhealthy obsession with a former work colleague, and he is unfortunately surrounded by people on his payroll who will never tell him it’s making him sick.”
Owens also claimed that the situation is taking a physical toll on Boreing. She said she has never seen anything like it in the corporate world.
The post drew immediate attention. Owens has millions of followers on X and other platforms, and her replies routinely generate thousands of reactions. Boreing has not issued a direct response to the “team of therapists” comment as of October 31.
The Feud Goes Back to the 2024 Firing
The tension between Owens and Boreing is not new. Owens joined The Daily Wire in 2021 and launched her show, Candace, on March 19, 2021. At the time, Boreing was the company’s CEO. He has said he was impressed by her ability to command attention and described her as having the kind of presence that entertainment executives call “it.”
Their relationship deteriorated over the next three years. Owens left The Daily Wire in March 2024. Reports at the time said her departure followed a series of comments about the Israel-Gaza war that critics and the Anti-Defamation League described as antisemitic. Boreing later said he fired her and that he is proud of the decision.
“I am not ashamed of having fired her. I’m proud of it. She has spent every day since proving me right.”
Owens has consistently disputed the characterisation of her exit. She has said she was fired for saying that “genocide is always wrong” and has argued that the full termination documents would show a different story than the one Boreing tells.
The October 20 Exchange Over Termination Documents
The most recent major flashpoint before the “gay and ugly” comment came on October 20, 2026. Boreing accused Owens of misleading her audience about the reasons for her termination. He said she had engaged in “selective disclosure” of the terms of her exit.
Owens responded by challenging Boreing to give her public permission to release the document that listed the reasons for her firing.
“Hey Jeremy, since you are now accusing me of lying and/or having brainwashed my audience regarding the reasons I was fired from the Daily Wire— why don’t you simply grant me permission, publicly, to drop the document where you listed the reasons for my termination. It’s been 3 years.”
Boreing replied that he no longer works at The Daily Wire and has no authority over her separation agreement. He argued that Owens already has access to the documents and could release them herself if she wanted to. He also said that nothing in the documents would change what the public already knows about her departure.
“It’s all just one big manipulation. If it were in Candace’s interest to ‘drop the document,’ she would. What stops her? Decency? Fear of lawsuits? Egyptian planes?”
Owens shot back, calling him a “deranged, talentless, and obsessed former CEO.” The exchange ended without the document being released.
Who Is Jeremy Boreing
Jeremy Boreing co-founded The Daily Wire with Ben Shapiro in 2015. He served as co-CEO until March 2025, when he stepped down from the role to focus on creative projects. He remains involved with the company in an advisory capacity.
Since leaving the CEO role, Boreing has launched The Jeremy Boreing Show, where he frequently discusses media, politics, and his former colleagues. He has also produced creative projects, including The Pendragon Cycle, a series available on Amazon Prime.
Boreing has given several interviews about Owens since her departure. In a March 2026 interview with the Daily Mail, he claimed that Owens once told him she wanted to reach the level of fame achieved by Oprah Winfrey. He has also said that he regrets giving her the platform that The Daily Wire provided.
Who Is Candace Owens
Candace Owens is a conservative commentator who built a large following through her work at Turning Point USA, where she served as communications director from 2017 to 2019. She joined The Daily Wire in 2021 and hosted her own show until her departure in 2024.
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Since leaving The Daily Wire, Owens has operated as an independent podcaster and commentator. Her show, also called Candace, reaches millions of viewers and listeners across YouTube, X, and other platforms. She frequently addresses political and cultural topics and has been a vocal critic of her former employer.
Owens has also been involved in other public disputes, including a back-and-forth with Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, and comments about Brigitte Macron. Those controversies have kept her in the public conversation alongside her disputes with Boreing.
The Public Back-and-Forth Continues
The “team of therapists” comment is the latest in a series of public exchanges between Owens and Boreing that have unfolded over more than two years. Their arguments have covered her termination, the reasons behind it, her subsequent career, and now a years-old insult that Boreing brought up on a podcast.
Both commentators continue to maintain large audiences. Boreing’s podcast and creative projects keep him in the media conversation, while Owens’ independent platform gives her direct access to her followers without the involvement of a media company. Their disputes regularly generate coverage in outlets that follow conservative media and online political commentary.
The public disagreement between Owens and Boreing has become one of the most closely watched media feuds on the right, and each new exchange adds another layer to a story that shows no sign of fading from view. For more entertainment and media news, keep reading VvipTimes, where every story is checked and every detail matters.
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