Breaking news
18:32 PT – Brennaman just apologized for his language on-air while simultaneously calling a home game.
Seriously.
During his apology, Brenneman acknowledged that he would probably be fired for the incident – and said, “I do not know if I will put this headset back on.”
Cincinnati Reds announced Thom Brennaman issued an offensive, homophobic slur while calling the Reds game on Wednesday … apparently not realizing that his microphone was on.
Brennaman – who announced a doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals – was heard referring to a city as “one of the” ef ** capitals of the world. “
Longtime Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman was caught on a hot mic saying “one of the fag capitals of the world.” He is currently announcing the Reds’ second doubleheader game against Kansas City. pic.twitter.com/Uwz07eRIKv
– Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 20, 2020
@JeffPassan
Seconds later, he snaps back into broadcaster mode and reads a promo for the Reds Live Pregame Show … as if nothing had happened.
But, viewers were SHOCKED … and the clip went viral on social media in a matter of minutes.
The 56-year-old Brennaman has been calling MLB games since the 1990s and was the featured play-by-play broadcaster for major events such as the BCS National Championship Game, the 2007 Fiesta Bowl, the 2008 Sugar Bowl. even the 2011 Pro Bowl.
He has been with the Reds since 2006.
Develop story …
Originally published – 17:53 PT
