No one is quite like Pat McAfee, who apologized for something and, moments later, made the same blunder, but only louder! Recently, he got himself in hot water after using a controversial term for WNBA No. 1 pick Caitlin Clark on his ESPN show. But according to him, it wasn’t said in a way that the world finds fault with.
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On Monday’s broadcast, Pat McAfee defended Clark against criticisms from fellow WNBA players and media outlets while praising her talent and fame. He emphasized that the Indiana Fever star is popular because of her talent in the game rather than her race. However, his “white b**ch” comment received backlash. And now he has surprised the world with a repeat of his controversial statement.
Pat McAfee shocks fans with a bold blunder
On June 4, after the Clark incident, a media outlet on X posted, “Pat McAfee got into hot waters for using the term “White B**ch” today on his show. So what does he do? Use it on WWE TV.” Yes, now the 37-year-old ESPN analyst just made a loud, controversial noise as he yelled out “White b**ch” and “Son of a b**ch” during a commentary on WWE, putting his job and career in jeopardy.
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Pat McAfee got into hot waters for using the term “White B****” today on his show
So what does he do?
USE IT ON WWE TV LMAOOOOOOOOOOOO#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/PVLBKMVQxC
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) June 4, 2024
This is a funny scenario, given that Pat McAfee even apologized publicly and personally to the basketball prodigy when he said it the first time and received criticism from the online community. In his apology, he wrote, “I shouldn’t have used “white b**ch” as a descriptor of Caitlin Clark. No matter the context… My intentions when saying it were complimentary… But, a lot of folks are saying that it certainly wasn’t at all. That’s 100% on me and for that I apologize… I have sent an apology to Caitlin as well.” After his recent fall, we hope McAfee watches what he says because he’s a national treasure that can’t be lost or canceled.
Pat McAfee a ‘proven talent’
Pat McAfee was a punter for the Indianapolis Colts from 2009 to 2016. After retiring from football, he entered the sports media industry and joined ESPN. He is known for his engaging commentary on ESPN’s College GameDay and for hosting The Pat McAfee Show, a popular platform for sports-related discussions.
As ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said, “Pat is a proven talent. He and his team have built The Pat McAfee Show into one of those engaging programs in sports and all of media.” In addition to ESPN, Pat McAfee has signed up with WWE as a color commentator for Monday Night Raw. A multi-talented person with unrivaled energy and hilarious banter, we hope Pat McAfee still has long years to continue doing what he loves doing best.
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