Aaron Rodgers has had his share of controversy. Despite being an absolute legend on the field, Rodgers has been quite vocal outside of the NFL realm as well. From admitting to spotting a UFO to making bold vaccination claims, Rodgers has always been in the news. One of his major feuds included the one he had with Jimmy Kimmel back in 2023.
Here’s everything that you need to know about the famous controversy.
What Happened Between Jimmy Kimmel And Aaron Rodgers?
In a February 2023 episode of ‘The Pat McAfee Show,’ Rodgers discussed the incident of the US military taking down several unidentified aerial objects. However, otherwise known to be a UFO enthusiast, Rodgers did not seem interested. He insisted that the event was fabricated to take away focus from the Epstein client list.
For the uninitiated, Jeffrey Epstein has an alleged client list that reportedly visited his private island, Little Saint James. As a matter of fact, the island was notorious for allegedly abusing underage girls and several young women. Speaking about the same, Rodgers stated, “There’s some files that have some names on it that might be getting released pretty soon.”
Apparently, Jimmy Kimmel heavily criticized such a statement. Taunting the Green Bay Packers legend, Kimmel called him a ‘tin foil hat.’ This further escalated the situation, leading to further verbal back-and-forth between the two.
What Did Aaron Rodgers Say To Jimmy Kimmel?
Following Kimmel’s taunt, Aaron Rodgers accused Kimmel of being on that dreaded list. Sparking a huge controversy, A-Rod said, “There’s a lot of people, including Jimmy Kimmel, that are really hoping that doesn’t come out.” Such remarks further enraged Kimmel, who threatened to take legal action against the NFL star, while asking him to apologize.
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Although Rodgers did not apologize, he did tone down his narrative against Jimmy Kimmel significantly. Rodgers said, “I’m glad that Jimmy is not on the list. I really am, and I don’t believe he’s the P-word.” Looking at Kimmel’s reactions, another Packers star, David Bakhtiari, sided with A-Rod.
Taking a dig at Kimmel, Bakhtiari wrote on X, “Tell me you’re on the Jeffrey Epstein client list, without telling me you’re on the Jeffrey Epstein client list….” Thus, with the rumors doing the rounds for quite a while, things did return to normal. And as for now, the main controversy Rodgers is facing is his form. It will now be interesting to note whether he can get it back soon or not.
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