Jimmy Kimmel demanded an apology from Pat McAfee because of an Epstein joke made by Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback for the New York Jets, during his ESPN program on Tuesday. He had no idea that the next day Epstein would be brought up again.
The rivalry between Rodgers and Kimmel intensified on Tuesday when Kimmel threatened to sue Rodgers for what he had to say about him. The ESPN anchor brought up the topic of the conflict as he began his show on Wednesday.
Jimmy Kimmel, the host of a late-night show, might have a name in the records, according to Rodgers.
On “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday, former NFL defensive end J.J. Watt saw an opening and couldn’t resist talking about Jeffrey Epstein.
“My breaking news was actually that I know absolutely nothing about the Epstein list,” Watt said. “But I don’t want to get in trouble. I know nothing. I don’t want any flights. I don’t need anybody calling me out. I don’t need any lawsuits. I know nothing.”
JJ Watt has breaking news on The Pat McAfee Show: "My breaking news was actually that I know absolutely nothing about the Epstein list. I don't want to get in trouble." pic.twitter.com/MF44S5cU3G
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McAfee had to slap himself on the face because that was such an absurd remark. Members of the cast chuckled awkwardly when Watt was spotted giggling at his own joke.
Watt went on, “I know nothing, I want no fights, I need no one calling me out, I need no lawsuits, I know nothing.”
Epstein was a multimillionaire who had connections to politicians, showbiz personalities, and other wealthy people.
Allegations surfaced in 2005 that he paid a 14-year-old girl for sex, which led to his imprisonment. After entering a guilty plea in 2008, Epstein completed a 13-month jail work-release program.
