News about Charissa Thompson

Aaron Rodgers criticized by Erin Andrews for 'personal' Thursday Night Football Snub of Charissa Thompson

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2024
Aaron Rodgers produced his best performance so far as a Jet on Thursday, but Erin Andrews is not thrilled with his no-show on Amazon's Thursday Night Football set after Gang Green's win over the Patriots. While the quarterback did speak with Amazon's sideline reporter Kaylee Hartung, but skipped out on appearing the broadcast's postgame show with Tony Gonzalez, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Andrew Whitworth, Richard Sherman and Andrews' close friend Charissa Thompson. And with both Thompson and Andrews apparently considering Rodgers a friend, the latter criticized the Jets star for turning Thompson down.

Nikki Glaser leaves NFL fans divided over bizarre postgame roast segment on Amazon Prime following Jets' win over Patriots

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 20, 2024
Amazon Prime Video debuted a new segment with Nikki Glaser after Thursday Night Football, and it divided opinion among NFL fans. Following the Jets' 24-3 win over the Patriots, Prime Video's postgame show invited comedian Glaser - who had a notable set at the roast of Tom Brady- to debut her 'Late Hits' segment, where she roasted the two teams and the Amazon crew. Glaser started things off by telling host Charissa Thompson that she looked like 'the final boss at a country club,' before poking fun at the likes of Aaron Rodgers and Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley.

Kylie Kelce reveals which celebrities made her 'fan-girl' in the VIP tent at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour show at Wembley

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 1, 2024
It was a star-studded event for Taylor Swift's trio of sold-out 'Eras Tour' dates over a week ago from London's famed Wembley Stadium. Kylie Kelce was at the shows with members of her family due to her brother-in-law, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, dating the 'Anti-Hero' singer. The wife of retired Eagles star Jason Kelce revealed Monday on Instagram that sports analysts Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were the celebrities that made her 'fan-girl'.

Tom Brady returns from tropical island trip with his new FOX teammates as NFL legend prepares to begin 10-year deal worth $375million next season

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 2, 2024
Tom Brady is spending his offseason taking in rays and soaking up waves on a tropical island with his new teammates at FOX Sports. One of those teammates, Charissa Thompson, posted a huge group photo with a good chunk of the FOX NFL team.  "No shortage of laughter or athleticism with this crew … We had ourselves a time, off the grid," Thompson wrote in the caption of an Instagram post.

Fox Sports' Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson BLAST Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's haters in a passionate defense of the celebrity power couple: 'How is it affecting your life?'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 1, 2024
On the duo's 'Calm Down' podcast, Andrews said, 'We're not going to win in this situation.' 'But I just listened to Colin Cowherd on about people who suspect Taylor Swift is ruining the NFL.' No, she is not.' Andrews later revealed that it was actually the 49ers' NFC Championship matchup with the Lions that sold better in terms of viewership than Chiefs-Ravens last Sunday.

Erin Andrews, a Fox broadcaster, recalls how an ardent NFL fan pleaded for a picture with her when she attempted to reach Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 5, 2024
Erin Andrews, a Fox sideline reporter, is one of the most well-known celebrities in sports, and it is often a bad thing, as she explained on her podcast. Andrews recalled a recent chat with a naughty fan in Tampa on Christmas Eve during the most recent episode of 'Calm Down' with fellow Fox star Charissa Thompson. 'I was standing - name drop - with [Buccaneers quarterback] Baker Mayfield before the game talking because I haven't seen him for the past year and as I'm standing there, this guy was like 'Erin, come over here!I want a picture!'' Andrews said he was on vacation when Andrews said it. Thompson, another well-known sideline reporter, seemed to know what was coming next: 'Oh my gosh.'

Charissa Thompson of STUNS Richard Sherman with a comedic remark on live TV: "I've got nipples, can you milk me Greg?" says ex-NFL star Charissa Thompson. '

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 26, 2023
On Thursday Night Football, Charissa Thompson pulled out a famous movie line that stunned former NFL cornererback-turned-broadcaster Richard Sherman. 'I've got nipples, can you milk me Greg?' Thompson asked, with Richard Sherman looking befuddled at the other end of the panel. Greg Olsen, a broadcaster, wasn't doing a fill-in for Amazon Prime. It was a callback to the 2000 film 'Meet the Parents' and Robert De Niro's utterance of Ben Stiller at an uncomfortable family dinner.

Derek Jeter, a Yankees legend, admits he was "too selfish" to have children during his 20-year playing career: "It was all about my work."

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 21, 2023
Derek Jeter, the New York Yankees' legend, appeared on the new episode of the 'Calm Down' podcast and admitted that he was 'too selfish' to have children during his playing career. When speaking with fellow Fox Sports MLB analysts Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson, Jeter said, 'I'll be honest with you.' 'I have no way I could have had children during my time in college.' I just couldn't have done it. I was on the way, way, way too selfish.' I was all about my work.'

After the Prime Minister apologized for publishing quotes from NFL coaches, Charissa Thompson was DEFENDED by Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford's wife Kelly

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2023
Charissa Thompson, the Amazon Prime broadcaster who sparked controversy this week by admitting to making up claims as a touchline reporter in the NFL, has been led by Matthew Stafford. During a live broadcast on Barstool Sports' 'Pardon My Take' podcast, the host of 'Fox NFL Kickoff' and Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football' made the shocking announcement this week.

Charissa Thompson of Fox Sports apologized for raising eyebrows while reporting NFL games before claiming she never lied while doing as a broadcaster

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2023
Charissa Thompson of Fox Sports has apologised for fabricating details during her time as an NFL reporter, despite back-track on her claim that she often obtained quotes from coaches. Thompson spoke of the 'elephant in the room' in a tweet sent on Friday, claiming she had chosen the wrong words to describe the situation.' When appearing on Barstool Sports' 'Pardon My Take' podcast, the host of 'Fox NFL Kickoff' and Amazon's 'Thursday Night Football' made the revelation this week.

Jemele Hill felt 'betrayed' by Charissa Thompson admitting she made up quotes from NFL coaches as fellow reporter Tamara Brown claims she'd be 'unable to get another job' as a black woman if she did the same

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2023
Jemele Hill, a former ESPN analyst, said she was "betrayed" by Charissa Thompson's admission that she had obtained quotes from NFL coaches. Thompson stunned the sports media world with the revelation on 'Pardon My Take,' in which she was addressing her time as a sideline reporter. And although many journalists are outraged over Thompson, black women in the industry are particularly hardened.

Despite starting a FURIOUS reaction from fellow journalists for admitting to giving up quotes from coaches in games, Charissa Thompson leads Amazon Prime's NFL coverage

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2023
Charissa Thomspon's admission that she seeks quotes from NFL coaches has received a lot of flak from fellow writers across the sports journalism industry. Thompson said in an interview with Pardon My Take that it would cover her if a coach was too occupied to speak. "I've said this before, so I haven't been fired for stating it," I'll say again - I'll make it more often because A, the coach didn't come out at halftime or it was too late, and I was like, I didn't want to mess up the report, so I'm like, "I'm just gonna make this up."

While covering NFL games on television, Fox Sports' Charissa Thompson has revealed that she would'make up' her sideline reports: 'Coaches aren't gonna correct me.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 16, 2023
"I've said it before, so I haven't been banned for yelling it out, so I'll say it anew.' On o Barstool Sports' Pardon My Take podcast, I would make the case occasionally because a) the coach didn't turn up at halftime or it was too late, and I didn't want homosexuality to smear the report, and I didn't want to mess up the report, so I was like 'I'm just going to make this up.'

After complimenting Travis Kelce during the enthralling with Taylor Swift, NFL hosts Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson respond to being called out by'somebody in the industry.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 26, 2023
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's budding friendship has unites American football and pop music since September. Kelce, 34, was the 33-year-old popstar, but it was a team effort. In the process, the Kansas City Chiefs star admitted to getting a lift from Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson. Despite being the all-important wingmen in assembling America's favorite couple, there haven't been rainbows and butterflies for the 'Calm Down' hosts.

'I owe you big time!! Travis Kelce is grateful to podcast hosts for his love with Taylor Swift, who revealed that they begged a pop star to date a MONTH before their sex with the NFL celebrity began

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 3, 2023
Was Travis Kelce's relationship with Taylor Swift engineered by Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson? In a resurfaced podcast clip from August, the two characters are seen pleaded with Swift to consider dating their 'fantastic' friend Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs tight end. [Taylor]: I know we are not the best of friends; we are not even family members, but I still think we are one," Andrews said on the August 3 podcast. 'Let us know what you're talking about.' Go on a date with this guy.' Thompson told Swift that she should "do it for yourself," but also for the two podcast hosts and the general public: "There is no one who will give you a better time than this guy." Kelce responded to the reposted clip on social media, writing: 'You two are something else!! I owe you a lot.'

Former NFL star Andrew Whitworth takes Kevin Hart off the set of 'Thursday Night Football' before the Philadelphia native watches his hometown Eagles

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 15, 2023
On Thursday Night Football's pre-game show, comedian Kevin Hart was up and carried by former offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth. Hart, a luxury tequila brand Gran Coramino, a Philadelphia Eagles football sponsor, sat down with the pre-game film's typical cast of former NFL stars as well as host Charissa Thompson. The comedian, a Philadelphia native, was supposed to watch the game as a sponsor of his hometown team for the first time.

Julian Edelman joins FOX Sports as an NFL analyst, reuniting with former Patriots teammates Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski at the game

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 24, 2023
Since the network has purged Julian Edelman away from CBS, another New England Patriots legend has joined the FOX Sports team of analysts. Edelman will appear on FOX's Sunday-morning show FOX NFL KICKOFF throughout the season, according to FOX. On the show, Edelman will appear as an analyst alongside Charles Woodson and Michael Vick, hosted by Charissa Thompson and features insider Peter Schrager.

Charissa Thompson, a Fox presenter, reports that 'professionals' broke into her Los Angeles home

www.dailymail.co.uk, June 26, 2023
During the week, Fox and Amazon Prime host Charissa Thompson revealed that 'professionals' burglarized her Los Angeles home. Thompson, 41, who hosts NFL coverage on Fox and Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football, opened up about her mental breakdown on her iHeart podcast with Erin Andrews, 'Calm Down with Erin and Charissa.' Thompson said she was alerted to the fire while she was out of town, which left her 'bawling.'

Could Amazon get NBA rights next? Prime Minister Theresa May is 'confident that they will appeal to a younger audience.'

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 11, 2022
After its early success with Thursday Night Football, the NBA's current US media contracts will come to an end after the 2024-25 season, and Amazon could be a candidate to win the league after its early success with Thursday Night Football. According to Front Office Sports, citing Nielsen results, Thursday Night football viewership has increased 11 percent from the first four games last year (11.3 million viewers). According to Amazon, the company believes it has a chance to win the new NBA rights package, with executives referring to the NBA's huge international audience as 'attractive' to the NBA.