Sage Steele voices concern over ESPN’s ‘unequal treatment’
Former ESPN Anchor Sage Steele Reveals Unequal Treatment Based on Politics
During an interview on SiriusXM’s The Megyn Kelly Show, former ESPN anchor Sage Steele opened up about the differential treatment she experienced at the network due to her political views. Steele expressed her disappointment and heartbreak over being suspended from upcoming events, while other ESPN anchors were allowed to make political statements on air without consequence.
“I think that’s just what breaks my heart is that there were different rules for me than everyone else,” Steele said. “When I lost the Rose Parade, which just was a big deal, it was on ABC, and it was — it’s iconic, and it’s special, I just didn’t know what I was gonna do with that. I knew that mentally I had checked out and was heartbroken again at the hypocrisy of the rules. Either the rule’s a rule for everybody or nobody. But you can’t pick and choose, but especially if it’s just one person — it’s just me.”
Steele went on to apologize for her comments after a contentious battle with the network. However, she eventually decided to leave ESPN in August to exercise her “first amendment rights more freely.” Before her departure, Steele filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging breach of contract and seeking compensatory damages.
In June, Steele was offered a settlement of $501,000, along with coverage for “reasonable” attorney fees, according to Front Office Sports.
ESPN+ Faces Price Increase and Potential Changes
In other news, ESPN+ recently announced a one-dollar increase in its monthly price as part of a “cost savings” measure that includes laying off several commentators. This move may lead to some distancing between ESPN and its parent company Disney. CEO Bob Iger has suggested the possibility of a joint venture with another partner or even offloading Disney’s ownership stake. However, Disney still plans to launch an ESPN streaming service in the future.
Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving landscape of ESPN and its relationship with Disney.
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