New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers confronted the escalating feud with comedian Jimmy Kimmel on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show.” Rodgers clarified that he did not imply Kimmel was a pedophile and condemned name-calling.
The ongoing spat, embarrassing for Disney, the parent company of both ABC and ESPN, took a new turn as Rodgers criticized ESPN executive Mike Foss for describing his comments as a “dumb and factually inaccurate joke.”
Rodgers had suggested that people, including Kimmel, were hoping a list of Jeffrey Epstein’s associates wouldn’t go public. Kimmel, denying any connection to Epstein, threatened legal action. Rodgers, in response, accused media of attempting cancellation. Kimmel, on his late-night show, criticized Rodgers, calling him “hamster-brained” and questioning his concussion profile.
While Rodgers expressed a willingness to move forward, Kimmel demanded an apology, deeming it an act of decency. The feud, fueled by past disagreements, highlights the challenges of navigating public spats, especially in the media spotlight.