• Legendary actor Kelsey Grammer has slammed Joy Behar, calling her the most “self-absorbed” person he has ever met.

• The scathing critique stems from a dinner date the pair had “an eon ago,” which Grammer claims exposed the true nature of progressive elitism.

• The Frasier star went so far as to blacklist her from Cheers, admitting he protested when producers considered her for a role.

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Kelsey Grammer is pulling no punches. In a candid interview that has set Hollywood ablaze, the iconic actor has eviscerated television host Joy Behar, branding her a “self-absorbed” nightmare following a disastrous date the two shared decades ago.

Grammer, who has long been one of the few outspoken conservatives in Tinseltown, recalled the encounter as a turning point in his perception of “progressive people.”

“The entire dinner wasn’t about the issues she cares about,” Grammer remarked, his tone dripping with disdain. “It was about how wonderful she was for doing so many great things about it.”

A BLACKLISTED ROMANCE

The experience was so jarring for the star that he vowed never to repeat it. “I’ve never met a more self-absorbed a-hole in all my life,” he declared.

The animosity didn’t end when the check was paid. Grammer revealed that his distaste for Behar was so profound that he took active steps to keep her off his sets.

“Not only did I never call her again,” he said, “I specifically protested when she was being considered for a small role on Cheers.”

‘SHE RUINS EVERY SHOW’

The revelation has ignited a firestorm of discussion online, with fans of the actor rallying behind his blunt honesty. For many, Grammer’s assessment echoes long-standing criticisms of Behar, who has faced persistent accusations of being out of touch during her tenure on The View.

Grammer’s final verdict on the outspoken host was characteristically sharp: “It’s a good thing [I protested]. She ruins every show she’s on.”

Whether the anecdote will draw a response from Behar remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: there is no love lost between the Frasier legend and the daytime television staple.

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