Jimmy Kimmel announced possible legal action against Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday morning, a day after the late-night host suggested he could be on Jeffrey Epstein's associate list. , photographed in Los Angeles.
Wearing a gray T-shirt and black workout pants, the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host, 56, was spotted strolling down the sidewalk during a daytime outing.
Hours earlier, the Jets quarterback, 40, mentioned Rodgers' name while discussing court documents containing a list of people associated with the late convicted pedophile Epstein. In response, Kimmel criticized Rodgers in a blistering post on X.
“It should be out soon,” Rogers said on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday.
“A lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, really hope it never gets out.”
As this soundbite spreads on social media, Kimmel responded with a pointed message. He was named league MVP four times.
“Dear son of a bitch, for the record I have never met, flown with, visited, or had any contact with Epstein. Also, this obviously bogus nonsense from some soft-headed weirdo. You won't find my name on any other “list”. Like you, I can't seem to tell the difference from reality. Your reckless words put my family in danger. Keep it up and we will further argue the facts in court. @AaronRodgers12,” Kimmel wrote to X.
McAfee, who hosts Rogers' show every Tuesday, addressed the situation Wednesday.
“I completely understand why Jimmy Kimmel felt that way, especially regarding his position, but I think Aaron was just trying to talk about himself,” McAfee said.
“Now, have we gone too far? …Jimmy Kimmel certainly said that's the case.”
McAfee later added: I can't wait to see what Aaron has to say about that. ”
Kimmel's relationship with Rodgers dates back to 2021, when Kimmel, then the Packers quarterback, tested positive for the coronavirus.
At the time, the future Hall of Famer was embroiled in controversy for allegedly misleading others about his vaccination status, which Kimmel criticized on his show in November 2021.
“The only thing worse than not getting vaccinated when you are in close contact with others is letting others think you are vaccinated when you are not. “It's basically like the condom dropped when it comes to COVID-19,” Kimmel said. .
