In a surprising turn of events, Aaron Rodgers will no longer be appearing on "The Pat McAfee Show" for the remainder of the current NFL season. The decision was announced by McAfee himself, who revealed that Rodgers had become too much of a distraction. McAfee acknowledged the recent controversy surrounding Rodgers' comments about late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, which had sparked criticism and negativity towards the show.

During Tuesday's episode, Rodgers had made a comment that suggested Kimmel's name would appear in unsealed documents related to the accused pedophile and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. This drew the ire of many, including Kimmel himself. McAfee admitted that the backlash from Rodgers' remarks had caused a significant amount of noise and distraction for the show, leading to his decision to end the weekly segment titled "Aaron Rodgers Tuesday."

McAfee, who has full control over the creative content of his show, expressed relief that the negativity generated by Rodgers' comments would no longer be a part of his show's discussions. He acknowledged that while Rodgers has valuable insights and opinions, some of his remarks have ignited anger among viewers.

"We are very lucky to get a chance to chat with him and learn from him. Some of his thoughts and opinions, though, do piss off a lot of people," McAfee said, expressing his enthusiasm for moving on from the controversy of the past few weeks.

It remains unclear whether Rodgers' absence from "The Pat McAfee Show" will be permanent or if it is specific to this season. When contacted for comment, an ESPN spokesperson declined to provide further details, stating that McAfee had already addressed the matter on the show.

The sudden end of the "Aaron Rodgers Tuesday" segment marks a significant change for both Rodgers and the show. As a Super Bowl winner and four-time NFL MVP, Rodgers has often shared his perspectives on the show, providing valuable insights to viewers. However, the recent controversy surrounding his comments has led to a parting of ways, leaving fans and critics wondering about the future of Rodgers' presence on the popular show.

As the NFL season progresses, it remains to be seen how this decision will impact both "The Pat McAfee Show" and Aaron Rodgers himself.