Aaron Rodgers has fired back at Mike Foss after the ESPN boss last week called his controversial remark about Jimmy Kimmel “stupid and factually inaccurate.”
During one of his weekly appearances on the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, the New York Jets quarterback sparked outrage when he suggested that Kimmel will be one of the names included on Jeffrey Epstein's list of alleged associates.
The comedian initially hit back by posting an angry post
Kimmel said, “If I do something wrong, which happens on rare occasions, do you know what I do? I apologize for that, and that's exactly what Aaron Rodgers should do.”
ESPN quickly distanced itself from Rodgers' on-air comments about Kimmel and Epstein, and Foss was quoted as saying, “Aaron made a stupid and factually inaccurate joke about Jimmy Kimmel.” It should never have happened. We all realized that at that moment.'
Aaron Rodgers has fired back at Mike Foss (right) after the ESPN boss called his controversial remark about Jimmy Kimmel “stupid and factually inaccurate.”
Rodgers sparked controversy last week when he appeared to suggest that Kimmel would be one of the names included on Jeffrey Epstein's list of alleged associates
Kimmel launched a blistering attack on the football player with the “hamster brain” on Monday.
The comedian ruled out any possibility of a connection to Epstein (pictured) while demanding an apology from Rodgers
However, upon his return to The Pat McAfee Show this week, Rodgers refused to offer Kimmel the apology he demanded – instead emphasizing the TV host's frequent taunts about his expensive things over the years – while also criticizing Foss for “not helping.” ” have. the situation.
“I'd like to get this over with and move on, but I don't understand a comment from Mike Foss – because it didn't help either,” he said to McAfee and co-host AJ Hawk, chuckling.
“And I quote Mike Foss…he said, “Aaron made a stupid and factually incorrect joke about Jimmy Kimmel. That should never have happened, we all realized that at that moment.”
“Mike, you’re not helping. “You’re not helping me because I read exactly what I said earlier.”
The four-time NFL MVP then blamed the media's “cancel” culture for the outrage over his comments, adding, “That's the media's game plan.” That's what they do, they try to cancel – and that doesn't just affect me. It's far from just about me.'
Rodgers also clarified the original comments he made about Kimmel on the McAfee show, denying that he had suggested naming the 56-year-old as one of Epstein's associates.
Instead, he claimed his remark was simply a response to Kimmel potentially taking an “L” after an earlier argument over the Epstein scandal.
Last year, Kimmel mocked “Wack Pack” Rodgers after the football star claimed last year that UFOs were a government distraction during the Epstein scandal.
But Rodgers refused to back down and denied that he had suggested adding Kimmel to the list while also taking aim at Foss
“We said there was an interest in exposing corruption,” Rodgers continued. “And what I was joking about the other day when I popped a bottle is the excitement when corruption comes to light somewhere and people who are accused of these heinous crimes come to light – that would be nice if we brought all of that to them could bring publicity.” .
“I think I made that comment on the show last year. And then, unprompted, he comes out and says I'm an overly brain-damaged lunatic, which is what I thought I was [it was] because I believed there was a list and there were names on it.
“Then fast forward to this last week, and I said that a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, are really hoping that this doesn't come out.” End quote, that's what I said. I was referring to the fact that if there was a list and there were names on it, this would be the second time a soft-brained, young college student, lunatic, anti-vaxxer, anti-Semite, spreader of misinformation, conspiracy theorist had – whatever Whatever else he and the media said – twice right.
“I completely understand how serious an accusation of pedophilia would be… So I understand he's upset about that.”
“I’m not stupid enough to accuse you of this with absolutely zero evidence, concrete evidence,” he continued. 'That's ridiculous. I'm glad, and I think we can agree on something: 1. These crimes are heinous and 2. I'm glad you're not on the list.