ESPN released a statement Wednesday in response to comments made by comedian Artie Lange about First Take host Cari Champion.
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ESPN has responded to what it deemed “reprehensible” comments made on Twitter by comedian Artie Lange about First Take host Cari Champion.
On Tuesday, Lange tweeted out out multiple race-based and sexual-based comments about Champion.
ESPN’s full statement about Lange’s comments reads (Via BuzzFeed):
"“His comments were reprehensible and no one should be subjected to such hateful language. They objectify and demean one of our valued employees under the thin guise of “comedy” and are offensive to all of us. We will not dignify them with any other comment.”"
Lange also commented on the situation Wednesday, apologizing to Champion but not toothers that were offended by his words.
I'm about to tweet a few things I can't believe have to be explained in a rational world. I observed that @CariChampion was a gorgeous lady
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) November 5, 2014
This observation came while I was watching one of my favorite tv shows ESPNs First Take. I also noticed she was black.
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) November 5, 2014
I then thought it would be funny to tweet JOKES about that observation. A decision which might be the end of modern comedy
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) November 5, 2014
I tweeted jokes that in the past I would've said in privately in my home among friends. I know black women who could join me and handle it
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) November 5, 2014
I won't debate if the tweets were funny. That could take minutes of precious time left in my career. The issue is do they warrant an apology
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) November 5, 2014
Tricky question. I would rather load trucks for a living then ever apologize to one of these awful PC groups ruining the country
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) November 5, 2014
So that's a NO. But if it upset the lady in question that's another story. Let me say to @CariChampion if this hurt u in any way I'm sorry
— Artie Lange (@artiequitter) November 5, 2014
Lange’s original comments were definitely over the line and his apology falls flat. It’s great that he apologized to Champion, but it’s absurd for him to place blame for this controversy developing on those that were offended by his words.
It’s fair to say Lange won’t be appearing on ESPN anytime soon.
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