In a recent turn of events, a host from 98.5 The Sports Hub, Fred Toucher, finds himself at the center of a heated controversy following his insensitive comments about basketball legend Bill Walton, who had recently passed away. Toucher's remarks were made on the morning show, where he referred to Walton as a "phony hippie" and replayed a 2010 interview in which he hung up on the Celtics champ.

Toucher's comments drew heavy criticism from online users, prompting him to address the situation during the subsequent show. "I saw yesterday there were all these wonderful memoriams of Bill Walton. Everyone loves him, and he's the greatest," Toucher admitted. "And then there's one a-hole that said something that wasn't nice, and that was me. So that was poor timing."

Acknowledging the widespread admiration for Walton, Toucher expressed regret for his ill-timed remarks. Despite this, the controversy continued to unfold, with sports radio hosts from different regions joining in the condemnation. Pat Donovan, from the "Pat and Aaron Show" in Tampa Bay, referred to Toucher as a "jerkoff," while Aaron Jacobson expressed his confusion over why anyone would listen to such commentary.

The incident stemmed from a listener's request for Toucher to play a 2010 interview with Walton, which he initially doubted. Toucher eventually agreed, despite his co-hosts' reservations, and proceeded to mock Walton for his involvement in car sales, questioning his authenticity as a "phony hippie."

As a result of his comments, Toucher faced backlash on various social media platforms, with many calling for consequences for his behavior. However, opinions have been divided, with some believing that he should not lose his job over the incident.

Toucher, along with his co-host Hardy, has been known for dominating the morning ratings in Boston. As this controversy unfolds, it remains to be seen how it will impact the show's popularity and whether further disciplinary action will be taken against Toucher for his remarks.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of sensitivity and respect when discussing the passing of sports legends, highlighting the potential repercussions that can arise from insensitivity in the media.