Pat McAfee is apologizing for his involvement within the rising feud between Aaron Rodgers and Jimmy Kimmel … saying he understands the place each side are coming from, however is hoping they will make amends and get previous it.
As we beforehand reported, the late-night host unloaded on social media following the New York Jets quarterback’s look on the “Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday … threatening legal action after Rodgers instructed Kimmel might be named as certainly one of Jeffrey Epstein‘s associates.
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The previous NFL punter-turned-TV host addressed the crap-storm that ensued on Wednesday’s present … saying that is not one thing he desires to be concerned in, and whereas the allegations are definitely severe, he would not really feel the four-time MVP actually meant it.
McAfee defined his program’s format permits open dialogue … which might result in strong headlines, but in addition lawsuits — identical to what occurred when Brett Favre sued him after feedback he made about his present welfare funds case.
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PM mentioned he believes Rodgers’ remark was “certainly, probably” only a “s***-talk joke” … however can see why Kimmel reacted the way in which he did.
McAfee identified he knew it was time to change the topic as quickly because it got here out of Rodgers’ mouth … particularly as a result of he would not wish to give their feud a platform, as he prefers to maintain issues light-hearted on his present.
“Some things, obviously, people get very pissed off about, especially when they’re that serious of allegations,” McAfee mentioned. “So, we apologize for being a part of it. Can’t wait to hear what Aaron has to say about it. Hopefully those two will just be able to settle this — not court-wise, but be able to chitchat and move along.”
