In a surprising turn of events, Aaron Rodgers will no longer appear as a regular guest on Pat McAfee's ESPN show for the remainder of the NFL season. McAfee made the announcement on his show, citing the recent controversy surrounding Rodgers' behavior.

The decision to end Rodgers' Tuesday appearances on the program was not based on the conclusion of the regular NFL season but rather his recent actions, according to a person familiar with the matter. ESPN declined to comment on the situation.

Rodgers sparked controversy when he falsely suggested a connection between ABC late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The quarterback's remarks, made on ESPN, drew backlash due to their unproven nature and innuendo. Both ABC and ESPN are subsidiaries of Disney.

Kimmel responded to Rodgers' assertion, expressing concern for his family's safety and threatening legal action if the quarterback persisted. McAfee promptly apologized for his role in the matter, though Rodgers himself did not.

During his regular appearance on McAfee's show, Rodgers declined to apologize for his comments and went on to deliver a conspiratorial monologue. He spread medical misinformation, criticized the news media, and even named an ESPN executive as his target.

Rodgers' promotion of anti-vaccine rhetoric has raised questions about potential intervention by Disney's chief executive, Bob Iger. Reliable media outlets typically do not permit guests to disseminate unchecked medical misinformation extensively.

McAfee, who has maintained a friendly relationship with Rodgers and admitted to paying him a substantial sum for his appearances, expressed relief that the controversy surrounding their show will come to an end. McAfee acknowledged the negative attention that the situation has generated and stated a desire to move forward.

While some may have been angered by Rodgers' thoughts and opinions, McAfee expressed enthusiasm that his show will no longer be associated with such controversy on a weekly basis. The end of Rodgers' regular appearances marks a significant change for the program, as he had been a fixture for the past few weeks.

As the NFL season progresses, viewers and fans will undoubtedly be curious to see how this development affects both Rodgers and McAfee's show.