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Trinity Rodman Demands Broadcasters Call Her by Name and Drop Father References

She took to Instagram to correct her name as Trinity, not Tiffany, requesting that commentators stop referencing her estranged father during Shelton’s matches.

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Trinity Rodman Ben Shelton Wimbledon 2025

Overview

  • Rodman clarified on her Instagram Story that she has repeatedly been misnamed “Tiffany” during Ben Shelton’s Wimbledon matches.
  • She formally urged BBC and ESPN commentators to cease invoking her father Dennis Rodman, who she says is not part of her life.
  • Rodman stressed that broadcasters’ focus on her lineage detracts from Shelton’s performance and her own achievements as an Olympic gold medallist.
  • The errors by BBC commentator Andrew Castle and others prompted widespread criticism on social media for lack of preparation and respect.
  • Public and fan reaction has amplified calls for broadcasters to improve accuracy and respect athletes’ personal identities in live coverage.