Social Media Is Going Absolutely Bonkers Over ESPN’s Newest Female Hire

Fans were overjoyed following news of ESPN’s latest hire, expressing their excitement online.

Former Olympic star gymnast Aly Raisman has gotten a new job with The Worldwide Leader in Sports this week and is set to get right into it as she will be covering Friday’s meet between Kentucky and LSU. 

Aly Raisman Joins ESPN as Gymnastics Analyst in ‘New Chapter’ of Her Career: ‘I’m So Excited!’ (Exclusive) https://t.co/fhvokLi6p9

— People (@people) January 18, 2024

“I’m excited to be part of the ESPN gymnastics team and share my passion and love for the sport in a new way,” she said, via ESPN Press Room.

“It’s been so fun to watch these incredible athletes and see how much gymnastics continues to grow. I’m looking forward to this next chapter and the opportunity to try something different within the sport.”

NFL Network’s Jamie Erdahl offered congratulations via X.

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“Proud of you @Aly_Raisman you’re ready!” she wrote.

Proud of you @Aly_Raisman 🫶🏼 you’re ready! 🌟 https://t.co/EZey2tv3dJ

— Jamie Erdahl (@JamieErdahl) January 18, 2024

You can check out some more reactions below:

Squealing with happiness right now!!!!! So excited for Aly, and I cannot wait to see/ hear her commentary on this meet!

— Elisha Nichols (@ElishaNichols5) January 18, 2024

My favorite gymnast of all time. Good luck in everything you do.

— Greg Nave (@gnave49) January 19, 2024

This is so cool. Aly will be an amazing addition to ESPN’s coverage 🤍

— Andrew Simpson (@simmo_on_sport) January 18, 2024

Lets goooooooo! @Aly_Raisman

— herbasaurus (@bigherb916) January 18, 2024

This is great news! I am really excited for you and this position is well deserved! It’s a pleasure watching your journey, so dignified and respectable…you will do well. Best of luck 👍

— Roger Phillips (@omvny_phillips) January 18, 2024

The SEC Network will broadcast the aforementioned meet at 9:00 PM ET. 

By the looks of things, plenty of fans will be tuning in to catch Aly’s debut.