UFC president Dana White abruptly stormed off the set of Howie Mandel’s newest podcast episode, saying solely that he was “so f—ing tired of doing podcasts.”
The incident occurred within the opening minutes of the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast launched Wednesday.
UFC president Dana White speaks with media after the UFC 290 occasion at T-Cellular Area on July 8, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC through Getty Photographs)
Within the episode, Mandel introduces White, who thanks him for his “kind words” earlier than taking off his headset and strolling off with little rationalization.
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“Dana White, you are an amazing guy. I can’t thank you enough for being here,” Mandel says as White seems to be seemingly pissed off.
“You are not only an amazing businessman, you are an inspiration, you are a philosopher. The way you do business, the way you conduct your business and your friendships and media – I’m jealous. But, Dana, I can’t thank you enough for being here.”
Howie Mandel on stage on the Byron Allen Oscar Gala at Beverly Wilshire, A 4 Seasons Resort on March 12, 2023, in Beverly Hills, California. (Picture by Greg Doherty/Getty Photographs for Allen Media Group / Byron Allen) (Greg Doherty/Getty Photographs for Allen Media Group / Byron Allen)
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After the introduction, White explains that he’s “literally done” with podcasts, pushing the mic away and ultimately strolling off.
“Thank you for all the kind words, I appreciate it. I am so f—ing tired of doing podcasts. It’s – I’m literally done with them. I’m not doing any more podcasts.”
UFC president Dana White is seen on stage through the UFC 290 press convention at T-Cellular Area on July 6, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC through Getty Photographs)
Mandel tweeted the clip on social media, including that White “quit my podcast,” However a number of folks questioned whether or not the incident was a “publicity stunt” or “staged.”
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White didn’t seem to touch upon the incident on social media, and Mandel didn’t elaborate past his publish on-line.
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