Pat McAfee makes major broadcasting announcement after he ‘heard’ rumors show was ‘never coming back to ESPN’
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed the show’s return date well in advance
THE Pat McAfee Show made a comeback to ESPN after an end-of-season break.
But, according to the host, his return to the network was apparently in doubt.
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Pat McAfee made a statement after his show returned to ESPN WednesdayCredit: ESPN
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The former punter participated in drills at the Scouting CombineCredit: Reuters
Former punter McAfee and his team were back on air Wednesday having taken a break after the Super Bowl.
The team were live from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana where the Scouting Combine is taking place.
McAfee’s show airs on ESPN from midday ET to 2 pm ET.
And he began Wednesday’s show with a statement about how his return almost never happened.
Speaking about his vacation, McAfee said, “While we were down there, during our break, with how long it was, some people were wondering.
“I’ve heard, in the industry, ‘Oh, Pat McAfee and the show are never coming back to ESPN.’
“They thought we were gonna sail off into the sunset. Never come back.
“Then I popped my ass into Disney and I think, ‘Is this not enough of a mention?’
“I am literally in Mickey Mouse’s town having the time of my life.
“We are so incredibly grateful that we get to do this.
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“I think that was a lot of the thought while we were gone, is just gratitude, perspective, appreciation, and also, it’s time to get back to work.”
The U.S. Sun exclusively revealed that McAfee would return to ESPN Wednesday.
Fans have been begging for his return to the screen since it went off air following a post Super Bowl break.
“When does the Pat McAfee Show come back from its break? We need it,” said a viewer on social networking site X.
Another asked: “Bro when is the Pat McAfee show coming back from their break?”
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A third said: “Television is not as good without the Pat McAfee Show on at lunch.”
According to reports, ESPN is struggling behind the scenes at present.
There are understood to be concerns from staff that more layoffs are around the corner.
Some of the big names that have already been axed include Samantha Ponder, Robert Griffin III and Zach Lowe.
Steve Young, Suzy Kolber, Jalen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Max Kellerman, and Keyshawn Johnson have also been cut.
Executives like Norby Williamson also left the company before the massive restructuring took place.
