Former NFL star JJ Watt spoke out about Jeffrey Epstein during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday amid drama between Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and talk show host Jimmy Kimmel. joked.
Like Rodgers, Watt also appears regularly on McAfee's show. He made it clear that he knew nothing about Mr. Epstein, the plane, or his relationship with the now-deceased disgraced financier.
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Aaron Rodgers (left) and JJ Watt (Carmen Mandert/Getty Images of Match)
“My breaking news was, in fact, I know absolutely nothing about the Epstein list,” Watt said. “But I don't want to get in trouble. I don't know anything. I don't want to get on a plane. I don't need someone to call me. I don't need a lawsuit. I don't know anything.”
When McAfee winced, Watt smiled.
Earlier in the show, McAfee, a former Indianapolis Colts punter, equated comments Rodgers made to “talking” and apologized for “being a part” of the drama that ensued. .
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Former NFL star JJ Watt made a joke about Jeffrey Epstein during an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday. (Cooper Neal/Getty Images)
McAfee said, “I understand why Jimmy Kimmel felt that way, especially when it comes to his position, but I think Aaron just wanted to talk.” “Now, was that too much? Jimmy Kimmel certainly said it was.”
“We obviously don't like the fact that we're associated with anything negative. We want our show to be uplifting, happy, fun. But that's what we're talking about and trying to do.'' Downplaying everything, but it's clear that people will be very upset, especially if the allegations are serious.''
McAfee added: “I hope these two can work it out.”
When Rodgers suggested that Kimmel might have something to do with Epstein, the comedian fired back.
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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“For the record, I have never met, flown with, visited, or had any contact with Epstein, other than the obviously bogus nonsense that soft-headed weirdos like you put out. You won't find my name in the “list” either. “It seems indistinguishable from reality,” Kimmel wrote to X. “Your reckless words have put my family at risk. Keep it up, we will further discuss the facts in court.”
