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).
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