On"The Megyn Kelly Show,“the journalist recounted her intense exchange with Christie.

“He was p***ed off.

He was mad that he wasn’t getting enough questions,” Kelly explained.

Split image of Megyn Kelly and Chris Christie in close-up

And I should have been brought in on that last debate.'”

In response to criticism, she stated, “I don’t want to hear it, frankly.

Ramaswamy, the youngest candidate, kept up his rebellious antics on the debate stage.

Vivek Ramaswamy holds up sign that says “nikki = corrupt” at GOP debate

“He has insulted Nikki Haley’s basic intelligence.

Not her positions, her basic intelligence,” Christie fired back (perABC News).

“This is a smart, accomplished woman.

Donald Trump speaks to reporters

You should stop insulting her.”

Notably, Christie was also the only candidate to directly slam Trump on debate night.

“I like to debate.

I probably am here because of debates.

I don’t mind it at all,” Trump told Fox News (viaThe Hill).

While fellow Republican candidates eagerly took the debate stage, the businessman chose a different path counter-programming.

During the November 2023 primary debate, Trump decided to host a counter-forum in Miami.

That’s a hell of a lot harder to do than a debate.”

For now, the show goes on, with or without the front-runner in the spotlight.