Kate Abdo has won the hearts of many with her presentation skills, making her arguably the best sports presenter in the game. She currently works for CBS, and her role with the American media company has helped her form a good relationship with Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards, with whom she spends most of her on-screen time discussing football-related issues.
There’s no denying that these four have brought smiles to millions of faces, as their comedy-style presentation has added a new dimension to football punditry. However, Carragher appeared to have taken things too far when he referenced Kate Abdo’s new relationship in front of millions of viewers, leading to an awkward moment on Tuesday night.
Kate Abdo responds to Jamie Carragher’s unfaithful jibe
Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, and Micah Richards are arguably the world’s most lovable punditry group. Their family-like relationship on screen makes them appealing to fans, and who can resist a Kate Abdo jibe at Micah Richards or her undying respect and admiration for Thierry Henry? Absolutely no one!
The reality is that no matter how close they appear to be, there’s always a line that must never be crossed to maintain their mutual respect for one another. Sadly, Jamie Carragher crossed this line on Tuesday night after Arsenal’s win over Porto in the UEFA Champions League. Kate Abdo was jokingly given an Arsenal shirt to wear, and she immediately turned it down, claiming she was a loyal fan. When Carragher asked her who she was loyal to, she said, “Manchester United.”
This was the beginning of that awkward conversation, as Jamie Carragher went further to claim she wasn’t loyal to her new partner, Malik Scott. This made Kate Abdo visibly angry, prompting an equally provoked question, “Why would you even ask that?”
Kate then delivered the perfect intro in their next appearance on Wednesday night with the classiest of introductions. “You know what, this group has been together now for three-and-a-half years, is it? I think, and I grew up with a brother, and on this show, I feel like I’ve gained three more here at the desk,” Abdo said.
“Let me introduce you to the group again. Thierry Henry, of course, the golden child who can do no wrong. Always says the right thing, sets the example for the rest of us,” she continued.
“Then there is the middle child, Jamie Carragher. A chip on his shoulder, capable of saying anything for attention,” she said about Carragher.
She later introduced Micah Richards in the sweetest of ways, describing him as the little brother they all love.
Sports commentator supports Kate Abdo over Carragher fiasco
There may have been tension between Kate Abdo and Jamie Carragher after the Liverpool legend referenced her new relationship with Malik Scott. Still, the long-time sports presenter did her best to convey a message of love and forgiveness the next day.
However, this didn’t stop Jamie Carragher from receiving backlash on social media, as many people called him out for his behavior on the night. Carragher is famous for his controversial statements and has clashed with some of the biggest names in football.
In 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo refused to shake Carragher’s hand due to a comment he made about the Portuguese striker in the media, prompting an angry reaction from the then-Manchester United forward.
The former Liverpool defender also revealed he once provoked Lionel Messi so much that the World Cup winner had to slide to his DMs on Instagram to call him a donkey. On the Kate Abdo incident, Richard Keys didn’t hold back in his criticism of Carragher, pointing out his lack of understanding and insensitivity.
“I have no idea what Carragher was insinuating, but he crossed the line again. How many more times? Abdo deserved better,” Keys said.
