Disney's Bob Iger needed a win. Pat McAfee just gave him one.

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:19

Bob Iger and Pat McAfee — Disney CEO Bob Iger has a lot riding on an ESPN deal with Pat McAfee. Iger didn't need a controversy — so it's a win for him that it's over.
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Disney Bob Iger has gotten out of a jam with two of his biggest stars: Jimmy Kimmel and Pat McAfee.
ABC's Kimmel and ESPN's McAfee have been embroiled in a controversy. Both networks are Disney-owned.
Iger has been in big need of a win. This counts as one.

There aren't a lot of media moguls who could get out of a jam involving two of their biggest stars and pedophilia accusations. But that's just what happened for Disney CEO Bob Iger.

And it couldn't have happened at a more important time.