"Aaron Rodgers Stirs Controversy with Jimmy Kimmel and Epstein Remarks, Faces ESPN Backlash"

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"Aaron Rodgers Stirs Controversy with Jimmy Kimmel and Epstein Remarks, Faces ESPN Backlash"
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ESPN executive Mike Foss criticized Aaron Rodgers for making an unfounded claim on "The Pat McAfee Show" that Jimmy Kimmel hoped a list of alleged clients of Jeffrey Epstein wouldn't be released, implying Kimmel's involvement. Despite the controversy, Rodgers' paid appearances on ESPN will continue. Kimmel, also a Disney employee, expressed his anger on Twitter and threatened legal action. The situation has caused tension within ESPN, as both Kimmel and Rodgers are associated with the network's parent company, Disney. Pat McAfee, whose show Rodgers regularly appears on, acknowledged the inappropriateness of Rodgers' comment and mentioned internal conflicts at ESPN.

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