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Pat McAfee Declines '60 Minutes' Interview Amid Utah Controversy, Ex-ESPN Star Reacts

Pat McAfee Declines '60 Minutes' Interview Amid Utah Controversy, Ex-ESPN Star Reacts
World Sports · 01:03:44 - Sunday, 1 November 2026

Former NFL punter and media personality Pat McAfee has turned down an interview request from CBS's "60 Minutes" following a controversy involving Utah, according to reports. The decision prompted a stunned reaction from a former ESPN personality, who expressed disbelief at McAfee's refusal.

Details of the Utah controversy were not immediately disclosed. McAfee, who hosts "The Pat McAfee Show," has not publicly commented on the rejected interview request. The former ESPN star, whose identity was not revealed, reportedly said, "Good God, what is happening?" in response to the news.

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