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Joel Klatt says Lane Kiffin would lose credibility leaving Ole Miss

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The drama surrounding Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin is bubbling over and won’t be contained until we finally know where his future truly lies. And Fox lead college football analyst Joel Klatt is joining the chorus of voices that are hoping that he stays in Oxford. Kiffin is being wooed by more traditional SEC powerhouses in LSU and Florida. Although those two programs have struggled in recent years, they have plenty of history of success and plenty of dollars to offer when it comes to coaches and players. Although Lane Kiffin has Ole Miss in the Top 10 and almost a lock for the College Football Playoff no matter what happens in the Egg Bowl rivalry game against Mississippi State, there exists the real possibility that he will hit the eject button on the season to get started on next year’s recruiting and transfer portal at a new school. Kiffin stonewalled questions about his future on Monday. But on his podcast, Joel Klatt had some questions of his own. Last week, the Fox analyst suggested Ole Miss give their head coach an ultimatum on deciding his future. Now that we know it will be revealed after the Egg Bowl, the signs are pointing towards the exit door. With that in mind, Klatt said that if Kiffin did leave Ole Miss in the middle of a playoff run for greener pastures elsewhere, it would be a dent in his credibility that would follow him around for the rest of his career. “How does Lane Kiffin leave Ole Miss in the middle of a playoff run and have any credibility at his next place,” Klatt asked. “I don’t think that he would. Your credibility is your currency as a coach.” “If you say yes to everything, how can you be committed to anything? I don’t think he has to go anywhere to find success. This is not like it used to be. You see, it used to be like, LSU would come open and you’re like, ‘I got to go there if I want to go there to win at the top end.’ But guess what? The proof that you don’t have to do that is Lane at Ole Miss,” Klatt exclaimed. Klatt also looked at the bigger picture of what it would mean for the sport if Kiffin left Ole Miss on the way to the CFP and chose to go recruiting instead at a rival institution. It would be impossible to think about in almost any other sport on the planet. It would be a devastating blow to the Ole Miss team, but also send another message that the players are just pawns for coaches and administrators to pursue their own interests and paydays. “I am concerned for what that would mean for college football. Because this would be like a car accident of epic proportions,” Klatt said. “If he were to leave and then not coach the CFP, he is destroying the Ole Miss football team. Those kids committed to him as much as they did committed to Ole Miss. Then they committed to each other to achieve something great. They will not excel in the playoffs without him as their playcaller. And if he leaves them, it’s not just the calendar’s fault because he has agency. He has agency. And he doesn’t have to leave.”.
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EXCLUSIVE: Meghan Markle ‘Still Feeling the Sting’ Of Martha Stewart’s Brutal Takedown of Wannabe Lifestyle Guru Duchess

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**Meghan Markle Hurt and Frustrated by Martha Stewart’s Remarks Questioning Her Credibility as a Lifestyle Figure**

*Published Sept. 30, 2025, 5:32 p.m. ET*

Meghan Markle is still hurting and frustrated by recent remarks from Martha Stewart that questioned her credibility as a lifestyle figure. Insiders have told RadarOnline.com that Stewart’s comments landed an extra punch since they came just as the duchess was working hard to build her new brand and expand her presence on Netflix.

The 44-year-old Duchess of Sussex has been steadily repositioning herself—from former royal to Montecito tastemaker.

### Stewart’s Comments Hit Hard

After years of mixed public reception, Meghan has earned praise from fans but also faced waves of criticism surrounding her Netflix cooking and home series *With Love, Meghan*. The show recently returned for a second season, coinciding with the rebranding of her lifestyle label, As Ever.

However, Stewart’s high-profile dismissal of Meghan’s “authenticity” has clearly struck a nerve.

A Hollywood source shared, “Meghan came across Martha’s remarks online like everybody else, and they really hit a nerve. Martha heaped praise on Gwyneth Paltrow, then turned around and admitted she didn’t know Meghan before casting doubt on her credibility. To Meghan, it felt calculated, and she hasn’t been able to shake it since.”

During an interview, Stewart called Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow “pretty powerful” and praised her Oscar win and lifestyle empire. She then added, “Meghan, I don’t really know very well, and I hope she knows what she’s talking about. Authenticity, to me, is everything.”

### Career Stakes on the Line

Another insider noted, “Martha isn’t careless—she understands the weight her words carry with TV bosses and lifestyle gatekeepers, and Meghan knows it too. The timing couldn’t be more damaging, coming just as Meghan is trying to secure a new solo Netflix deal with her Sussex contract about to expire. Having Martha publicly question her authenticity risks sowing doubts in exactly the rooms where Meghan needs backing.”

Markle, who previously ran the lifestyle blog *The Tig* before meeting Prince Harry, 41, has spent the past year crafting her post-royal identity. She soft-launched her brand by sending strawberry jam to friends before unveiling As Ever with more ambitious plans.

Her Netflix series, filmed on a Montecito set designed to mirror her family home, has been praised for its accessible recipes and relaxed hosting style.

### A Crowded Lifestyle Market

Critics argue the duchess is stepping into crowded territory.

“In Hollywood circles, it’s no secret that Martha has been dismissive of Meghan’s attempt to brand herself as the next domestic goddess,” another source revealed. “With her influence, she could easily create obstacles for Meghan. The real concern is that other high-profile figures might echo Martha’s stance and feed the narrative that Meghan isn’t the real deal.”

The backdrop is challenging. Sympathy for the Sussexes has waned since their high-profile royal exit in 2020, and the couple’s $100 million Spotify partnership collapsed last year.

While Harry pursued legal battles over his U.K. security arrangements, Markle focused on investing her energy in brand-building—making Stewart’s comments all the more damaging.

### Meghan’s Response

A source added, “Meghan’s fed up with having to bite her tongue. A big part of her would love to call Martha out for being so dismissive, but she realizes the wiser move is to stay focused and let her work speak for itself.

“Even so, it hurt—she feels like whenever she makes headway, someone influential takes a swing at her simply because it’s become trendy to knock her and Harry.”

For now, Markle is said to be channeling her frustration into further cementing As Ever and *With Love, Meghan*. But with Stewart’s remarks lingering in Hollywood circles, the duchess faces an uphill battle to prove she belongs in the lifestyle elite.
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