It was announced today that Dan Le Batard will move on from ESPN at the end of the year. Some of his frequent co-hosts and collaborators were vocal about the decision throughout the day. Frequent co-host Katie Nolan took to Twitter to express her displeasure with the announcement.
Dan Le Batard Releases Statement On Leaving ESPNhttps://t.co/4QWiZBIkoV
— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) December 4, 2020
Le Batard is known for his popular wacky show “Highly Questionable” which brought his father and friend “Stugotz” to ESPN. He also worked in radio. Katie Nolan, a longtime Le Batard collaborator, isn’t very happy with the ESPN fixture’s departure.
WELP EVERYTHING OFFICIALLY SUCKS AND IS BAD
— Katie Nolan (@katienolan) December 3, 2020
“WELP EVERYTHING OFFICIALLY SUCKS AND IS BAD,” Nolan tweeted, seemingly in relation to the news that ESPN was moving on from Dan Le Batard.
“It was mutually agreed that it was best for both sides to move on to new opportunities and we worked together closely to make that possible,” said Norby Williamson, ESPN executive vice president and executive editor. “We thank Dan for his many years and contributions to ESPN and wish him all the best going forward.”
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Dan Le Batard posted a statement, as well.
“Gracias to ESPN for unleashing Papi and Stugotz upon an unsuspecting America, and for lending its substantive credibility to our careening clown car. Can’t believe Stugotz finally achieved his dream of becoming a high-priced free agent. I’m forever indebted to Erik Rydholm, Matt Kelliher and their vibrant team for providing a creative oasis across a decade, and for expanding the Le Batard family to include so many brilliant colleagues who have become forever friends, bonded eternally by laughter and love. Want to also extend my gratitude to Chuck Salituro, Jimmy Pitaro, Traug Keller, Marcia Keegan, Connor Schell, Juan Diaz, Mike Foss, Amanda Gifford, Liam Chapman, Megan Judge, Elizabeth Fierman, the Hialeah-soaked crew at Imagina …and when did this become a droning acceptance speech instead of a quick goodbye? In short, thank you, Disney and ESPN, for a quarter century of absurd blessings. To our loyal army of concerned fans, and to everyone who walked along and played an instrument in our Marching Band to Nowhere, know that it is a very exciting time for us, not a sad one. And that you’ll be hearing our laughter again soon enough.”
This is a tough loss for ESPN. Dan Le Batard was one of their best talents, and “Highly Questionable” was a pretty funny show. Le Batard will land on his feet somewhere. As for how ESPN will fill the gap? Who knows.
Dan Le Batard’s last day at ESPN will be Jan. 4.
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