Candace Owens responds to Charlie’s Bride promo after it sparked backlash over Erica Kirke series (Image via Getty)
Candace Owens isn’t staying quiet, as just hours after facing backlash for her new YouTube series, she’s back online. On February 24, 2026, Candace Owens released the trailer for “Bride of Charlie: An Investigative Series” on her YouTube channel, which has over 5 million subscribers.
The series focuses on Erika Kirk, the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September 2025 at an event in Utah while giving a speech. The first episode will be shown on February 25.The teaser quickly spread across social media, with some conservative voices calling it brave. Others said she crossed the line by targeting a woman who lost her husband months ago. As the criticism mounted, Candace Owens posted on X, saying: “The Zionists are spending real working hours promoting our upcoming series.
I would like to express to all of them my deep gratitude. We are a small team and we cannot do this without your unwavering commitment to Hysteria.
🙏 See you tomorrow.This letter only added more fuel to an already heated debate.
Candace Owens responds to Megyn Kelly and others’ reaction to Bride of Charlie trailer, defending Erika Kirk
The reaction was fast and loud. Body language analyst Jesús Enrique Rosas said the trailer should be a moment for Charlie Kirk’s friends to intervene. He noted that Matt Walsh had previously asked Owens to relieve Erika Kirk.
Streaming blogger Natalie-Jane Bessner described the series as “offensive to both Erica and Charlie”, saying the title seemed like a cruel joke about their marriage.Megyn Kelly also addressed this issue on her show. She explained that Candace Owens did not directly accuse Erika Kirk of planning the murder. However, she noted that the tone of the trailer raises serious concerns. In December 2025, Erika Kirk met with Owens in Nashville to calm things down, but the tension did not end.Columnist Michelle Goldberg of The New York Times described Owens as a divisive force within conservative media. Meanwhile, some viewers are supporting Owens. They point to leaked January 2026 audio from a TPUSA call where Erika Kirk discussed business numbers and sounded optimistic. “In my imagination, I thought she would be more upset,” Candace Owens said. Supporters also mention Erika’s quick move to CEO and her appearances on Fox News to defend the group.Others online claim there is a “pattern” in Erika Kirk’s behavior. Owens has highlighted details in past episodes, using sketches and clips to question timelines and decisions. She says she asks questions, doesn’t make accusations. Critics say this approach seems personal and harsh.For now, the release of the series has divided conservative circles. The first episode will be released on February 25, and the debate shows no sign of slowing down.
