CNN Pundit 'Willing To Apologize' To Catherine Zeta-Jones After Humiliating Her Son During Tense Debate

Scott Jennings has no qualms about apologizing to actress Catherine Zeta-Jones after his heated interview with her son, Dylan Douglas, last month.

The CNN pundit had left the young politician stumbling and stuttering after hitting him with a barrage of statistics and facts during their round-table exchange.

Despite how heated the debate appeared, Scott Jennings insisted this wasn't the case, describing his exchange with Dylan Douglas as "relatively normal."

Speaking on Meghan McCain's "Citizen McCain" podcast, Jennings shockingly revealed that he was ready to tender an apology to actress Catherine Zeta-Jones in the wake of his interview with her son Dylan.

"I'm more than willing to apologize personally to Catherine Zeta-Jones over a nice seafood dinner if she wants to do it," Jennings told his host.

He went on to downplay the intensity of the interview, even though many viewers felt it came across as quite heated.

"We had what is relatively a normal exchange," Jennings said about his interview with Dylan. "He made his Democratic talking points. I dismantled him. Not an uncommon thing to happen on CNN."

In the same breath, Jennings added that there were no hard feelings between him and the young politician

"'Actually, I have to say Dylan was really nice off the air," he pointed out. "I think he was honored to be there."

According to a source who spoke with Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop, Zeta-Jones and her husband, Michael Douglas, were infuriated by Jennings' approach to the interview with Dylan.

The couple's reaction left Jennings "surprised" and keen to express his thoughts about why their response was unwarranted.

"I think that what happens with some of these folks is that they exist in a very tight little bubble. They never really talk to Republicans or conservatives. They don't really get outside of their bubbles, where people tell them how smart and good-looking they are," he told McCain.

"And then they wind up on television with someone of a different persuasion, and it's surprising to them," the pundit added.

Jennings seems to have enjoyed his exchange with the young Dylan, as he admitted he was interested in seeing the actor make another appearance on the show.

Speaking of whether he would be willing to interview Dylan again, Jennings stressed that it was all up to the young lad.

"I hope Dylan comes back," he noted. "I'm sure he'll get better at it."

Beyond being furious with Jennings and CNN, Zeta-Jones and her husband, Douglas, had other reactions to the controversial interview.

According to the #ShutterScoop source, the actress ranted to her friends about the interview being "unfair and exploitative." Douglas, on his part, told his close circle that the outlet "crossed a line."

They both also felt that their son wasn't prepared for such an intense interview, and allegedly hated every second of the interaction.

"Dylan's never been spoken to like that in his entire life. He's always been the golden boy — adored, protected. CNN gave him a taste of the real world, and his parents hated every second of it," said the source.

Moving forward, the Hollywood power couple reportedly intends to pay back CNN by blacklisting the "whole network."

For Douglas and Zeta-Jones, November did come with a happy moment as they marked their 25th wedding anniversary.

The couple walked down the aisle on November 18, 2000, and have welcomed two kids through the years.

On Zeta-Jones' Instagram page, she wrote a long, emotional tribute to celebrate her husband alongside a series of throwback photos, including a few from their wedding day.

"25 years ago today, I walked down the aisle," Zeta-Jones penned.

She added, "The intoxicating aroma of flowers, the glow of the candles, the resounding harmonious Welsh choir, and you at the end of the long walk waiting for me, looking at me the way only you can. I love you today as I did then. Thank you, sweetheart."

Meanwhile, Douglas wrote a brief but sweet message to his wife and also included a throwback photo taken at a gathering.

"Happy 25th anniversary, my darling Catherine. Who knew? All my love, Michael," Douglas remarked.