SUMMARY
- Aaron Rodgers faces too much criticism because of his unlawful statement about Jimmy Kimmel on Pat McAfee's show.
- The show host, Pat McAfee, and the broadcasting channel apologized to the comedian to calm down the situation.
Aaron Rodgers faces too much criticism because of his unlawful statement about Jimmy Kimmel on Pat McAfee’s show. Kimmel is also an American television personality and comedian on the same platform. The 40-year-old NFL quarterback’s attacking quotes made Kimmel furious and left him in an awkward position. Rodger is a regular guest at Pat McAfee’s show and, for his attendance, earned millions a year.
Aaron Rodgers, as usual, went on to Pat McAfee’s show, and there he was asked to share thoughts about Epstein’s list. The player’s response was shocking, as he directly attacked one of the best figures on the platform and said many, like Jimmy Kimmel’s name, might appear on the list, and if that happens, he would open some bottles to celebrate.
Within a minute or so, the Jets number 8 comments went viral, and fans and critics started sharing their opinions. The show host, Pat McAfee, and the broadcasting channel apologized to the comedian to calm down the situation. McAfee also said he is waiting to hear from Rodgers about his comments.
However, Rodgers has still waited to speak a single word since his claim over Kimmel. The quarterback didn’t even respond or react to Kimmel’s X post. At present, Rodgers is facing criticism and has received no support from any individual or broadcaster for his mistake.
Stephen A. Smith America’s sports personality on his show also supported the comedian and asked the quarterback to apologize to the $50 million net-worth man. Besides, Smith McAfee’s show broadcasting channel also stood in favor of the comedian.
What ESPN said about Aaron Rodgers’ comments to Jimmy Kimmel
The Pat McAfee show is broadcast on ESPN, and being a part of the same platform, ESPN shows their support for Jimmy Kimmel, whom Rodgers criticizes without any mistake. On January 5, 2024, by showing aid towards Jimmy Kimmel, ESPN said, “Aaron made a dumb and factually inaccurate joke about Jimmy Kimmel. It should never have happened. We all realized that in the moment”.
After ESPN’s statement on January 5, it is understandable that Rodgers’s intentional or joking comment to Kimmel is just incorrect, and he shouldn’t say that ever. Rodgers or McAfee, no one has faced any punishment yet for the incident.
But if Jimmy Kimmel does what he threatens to do to Aaron Rodgers, then Pat McAfee may also face punishment along with the quarterback. Rodgers’ appearance in McAfee’s show isn’t affected, as he continues to make his presence known without any issues.
