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Aaron Rodgers & Jimmy Kimmel Disputes Ends with A-Rod Off McAfee Show

 I really don't know where to go with this one. The twisted web of hatred between Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rodgers boiled over and exploded the past two weeks after Rodgers allegedly linked Kimmel to the infamous Jeffery Epstein list, and now, after just about everyone from both sides of the political isle jumped in on this debate, Rodgers segment on the Pat McAfee show is over. 

And it's probably for the best. 


It all started last Tuesday when Rodgers, McAfee and A.J. Hawk were tossing around conspiracy theories, to which Hawk asked:

"This got something to do with the Epstein list?"

"Hey that's supposed to be coming out soon. There are lot of people including Jimmy Kimmel who are really  hoping that doesn't come out..." Rodgers answered. 

That response set off a firestorm and chain of events that culminated Wednesday. 

First Kimmel blasted Rodgers on Twitter for dabbling in conspiracy theories, and for putting him in "danger" by connecting him to Epstein. He even threatened legal action against the former Green Bay Packers legend.

Then on Monday, Kimmel continued to hit back in a seven minute diatribe, during which he questioned the quarterback's intelligence. 


Rodgers hit back on Tuesday, by saying his words were taken out of context.

"I totally understand how serious an accusation of pedophilia would be. I am not stupid enough, even though you think I am an idiot, and you made a lot of comments about my intelligence. I am not stupid enough to accuse you of that without concrete evidence. I am glad you are not on that list," the Jets quarterback stated.


 

Rodgers later went scorched earth on ESPN executives, the COVID-19 Vaccine before finally talking football with McAfee. 

By Wednesday McAfee announced that Rodgers would not appear on the show for the foreseeable future. Whether that means just until the end of the NFL playoffs, or until next season, or forever is anyone's guess. 

Fact is this was a feud that got out of hand. It all started two years ago when Kimmel questioned Rodgers vaccination status. Rarely do people hit back at Kimmel's jabs, Rodgers did, and the two have been slapping at each other ever since. 

While it made for good social media fodder and I am sure it spiked the rating for both Kimmel and McAfee, the truth is this didn't make anyone look good. Everyone looked bad on this.

Rodgers said the other day in his Jets postseason press conference that it was time to get the "B.S." out of the building. He could set the example himself by not feeding into the political nonsense of the day.

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