Jimmy Kimmel had robust phrases for New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers after the NFL participant instructed the late-night discuss present host’s identify would seem on a much-anticipated checklist of Jeffrey Epstein‘s associates.
Rodgers, 40, made the declare about Kimmel, 56, throughout a visitor look on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show. While talking with the present’s hosts, Rodgers mentioned there are a lot of individuals, “including Jimmy Kimmel,” who don’t want the contact checklist belonging to Epstein to be publicly launched.
“I’ll tell you what, if that list comes out, I’ll definitely will be popping some sort of bottle,” added Rodgers, who gave the impression to be sitting inside a wine cellar.
On the social media platform X (previously Twitter), Kimmel reshared a clip of Rodgers making the allegation, and staunchly denied ever assembly Epstein.
“Dear Aasshole [sic]: for the record, I’ve not met, flown with, visited, or had any contact whatsoever with Epstein, nor will you find my name on any ‘list’ other than the clearly-phony nonsense that soft-brained wackos like yourself can’t seem to distinguish from reality,” Kimmel wrote. “Your reckless words put my family in danger. Keep it up and we will debate the facts further in court.”
On Wednesday, McAfee issued an apology to Kimmel on the high of his titular ESPN present. He mentioned he and his workforce at The Pat McAfee Show have been sleep disadvantaged throughout the filming of Rodgers’ phase.
McAfee mentioned Rodgers’ remark about Epstein’s checklist was a “a s—t talk joke that can then become something that is obviously a very serious allegation.”
“I can see exactly why Jimmy Kimmel felt the way he felt, especially with his position,” McAfee continued. “But I think Aaron’s just trying to talk s—t. Now, did it go too far? Jimmy Kimmel certainly said that was the case.”
He continued: “We obviously don’t like the fact that we’re associated with anything negative, ever. We’d like our show to be an uplifting one, a happy one, a fun one, but it’s because we talk s—t and try to make light of everything.”
Then got here McAfee’s apology.
“Some things, obviously, people get very pissed off about, especially when they’re that serious allegations. So, we apologize for being a part of it,” he mentioned. “I can’t wait to hear what Aaron has to say about it. Hopefully those two will just be able to settle this, not court-wise, but be able to chit chat and move along.”
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The rigidity between Kimmel and Rodgers isn’t new. In March 2023, Kimmel slammed Rodgers for discussing UFOs and the Epstein checklist on The Pat McAfee Show.
Kimmel known as Rodgers a slew of names, together with a “tinfoil hatter” and “Green Bay whack packer.” The comic concluded the phase with a snide comment that Rodgers could wish to “revisit” the NFL’s “concussion protocol.”
Both ABC, which airs Jimmy Kimmel Live and ESPN, which airs The Pat McAfee Show, are Disney-owned properties. Rodgers seems on The Pat McAfee Show on a weekly foundation.
What to know concerning the Jeffrey Epstein checklist
In December, a federal decide in New York ordered the general public launch of greater than 150 names of people that have been related to Epstein.
The disgraced financier died in 2019 on the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City whereas awaiting trial, after he was accused of sexually abusing and trafficking quite a few underage ladies.
The choice to launch the names got here after considered one of Epstein’s accusers, Virginia Giuffre, settled a lawsuit in opposition to Ghislaine Maxwell in 2017. Maxwell, who was at one level Epstein’s girlfriend, is presently serving a 20-year jail sentence for intercourse trafficking, specifically procuring underage ladies to be subjected to Epstein’s abuse.
The checklist of Epstein’s contacts, which was authorised for launch this month, might embody the names of his former staff, co-conspirators, harmless associates and others who flew on Epstein’s planes. The names of a few of Epstein’s accusers — who’re recognized solely as “Jane Does” — will nonetheless stay redacted to guard the identification of a minor sufferer who has not spoken publicly.
A lot of high-profile individuals, together with Britain’s Prince Andrew and former president Bill Clinton, are anticipated to be named within the Epstein checklist.
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