Pat McAfee, who joined ESPN in a blockbuster 2023 deal, bridled at the question of whether “journalistic standards” should apply to his show.
Appearing on a panel with other on-air talent during a media day hosted Wednesday by the Disney division at its Bristol, CT campus, McAfee took exception to one reporter’s invocation of the phrase.
The question appeared to be an effort to assess the settling-in process for all parties, and whether news-focus staffers had any concerns about the non-traditional setup for McAfee.
Unlike conventional talent deals, the former NFL kicker’s wildly popular YouTube show was licensed to ESPN (for a reported $85 million).
Read more on deadline.com
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.