Internet abuzz as Aaron Rodgers allegedly faces suspension from 'The Pat McAfee Show' after feud with Jimmy Kimmel

LOS ANGELES: NFL sensation Aaron Rodgers has stirred significant attention beyond the football field, particularly due to his public banter with TV personality and comedian Jimmy Kimmel regarding Jeffrey Epstein's client list.

The online community was thrown into disarray when Rodgers faced an alleged suspension from 'The Pat McAfee Show.'

Sports Analyst Pat McAfee himself also issued an apology recently for broadcasting Rodgers' remarks about Kimmel on his ESPN television program.

The situation escalated to the point where not only McAfee's show but also ESPN took steps for damage control, offering apologies to Kimmel. Rodgers had recently made unfounded accusations against Kimmel, linking him to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Aaron Rodgers allegedly suspended from 'The Pat McAfee Show'

The announcement of Rodgers' exclusion from 'The Pat McAfee Show' came directly from McAfee himself as the show kicked off on Wednesday, signaling the end of Rodgers' appearances for the season.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, McAfee declared, “Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays’ season four is done. There will be a lot of people that will be happy with that, myself included, to be honest. With the way it ended, it got real loud. I’m happy that that is not going to be my mentions going forward, which is great news."

Expanding on this, McAfee emphasized, “Aaron Rodgers is a Hall of Famer, he’s a four time MVP. He’s a massive piece of the NFL story; whenever you go back and tell it, he will be a huge part of it. We are very lucky to get a chance to chat with him and learn from him. Some of his thoughts and opinions though do piss off a lot of people, and I’m pumped that that is no longer gonna be every single Wednesday of my life, which it has been for last few weeks.”

The New York Post reported that Rodgers was initially slated to appear throughout the playoffs.

However, McAfee clarified on X about the announcement, stating, “Our fans know that ART ends shortly after Aaron’s team’s season ends.. that’s how it’s been. He’ll make random surprise welcomed pop ins during big events or offseason adventures but, it’s always been a season thing. I never said he’ll never be on the show again. I hope he chooses to still chat with us.”

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Rodgers had been a regular part of McAfee's show every Tuesday in the "Aaron Rodgers Tuesdays" segment, and McAfee confirmed that Rodgers had been compensated for his recurring appearances.

Rodgers' segment gained attention recently due to his dispute with Kimmel, and in his latest appearance, he spent considerable time addressing his comments about accusations he made against Kimmel, suggesting Kimmel might be on Epstein's list.

Despite the controversy, Rodgers did not issue a direct apology, and Kimmel has been insisting on one. In his final appearance on the show, Rodgers stated, "There’s a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, who are really hoping that doesn’t come out."

Internet calls ESPN irrelevant after Aaron Rodgers' alleged suspension 

A user hinted at 'The Pat McAfee Show' Wednesday ratings and wrote, "ESPN is irrelevant. McAfee's Wed ratings? Let's check them next week."

Another user wrote, "There was clearly a concerted effort to get Rodgers and/or Mcafee canceled for this. Totally absurd."

A user called the announcement a signal of cancel culture and wrote, "Virtue signaling cancel culture at it’s finest."

A user criticized the show and wrote, "Done watching his bullshit show."

 

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