Jimmy Kimmel and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers appear to be engaged in an ongoing feud, with tensions escalating in their recent exchanges.

Rodgers had previously been teased by Kimmel for his comments on The Pat McAfee Show, where the New York Jets star questioned whether recent UFO disclosures by the US government were a distraction from revelations linked to the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Kimmel referred to Rodgers as a ‘tin foil hatter’ in response.

In a recent interview on The Pat McAfee Show on January 2, Rodgers suggested that Kimmel, among others, may be hoping that the list of 170 ex-employees and victims of Epstein, expected to be unsealed in court documents, doesn’t get revealed. Rodgers seemed to imply a connection between Kimmel and the situation.

Kimmel, responding on social media, denied any involvement with Epstein and warned Rodgers about the impact of his “reckless words” on Kimmel’s family. Kimmel threatened legal action, stating, “Keep it up, and we will debate the facts further in court.”

As of now, Rodgers has not responded to Kimmel’s threat of legal action, and social media users have expressed divided opinions on the spat. Some praised Kimmel for standing up for himself, while others criticized him, suggesting he couldn’t take a joke.

The context of the interactions occurred on The Pat McAfee Show, which is known for its comedic and informative content about the sports world. The show airs a disclaimer emphasizing that the opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the beliefs of their peers, their boss, or ESPN, concluding with a lighthearted “Don’t sue us.”