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ESPN Host Pat McAfee Accuses Network Executive of Sabotage Amid Controversy

McAfee alleges Norby Williamson leaked false viewership data to media; ESPN yet to respond publicly

  • Pat McAfee, host of 'The Pat McAfee Show' on ESPN, has publicly accused Norby Williamson, ESPN's executive editor and head of event and studio production, of attempting to sabotage his program by leaking false viewership information to the media.
  • McAfee's accusation comes in the wake of a controversy involving New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a regular guest on the show, who made an unfounded claim about ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, leading to a public feud.
  • Despite the controversy and McAfee's allegations, ESPN has not indicated any plans to suspend McAfee or Rodgers from the show.
  • Former ESPN journalist Jemele Hill expressed solidarity with McAfee, tweeting 'I can relate' in response to his comments about Williamson.
  • ESPN has not yet publicly responded to McAfee's accusations against Williamson.
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