Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Pat McAfee Apologizes to Mary Kate Cornett For False Rumor
Mary Kate Cornett, a student, was the subject of a bad rumor that spread online.
Pat McAfee, a sports commentator, repeated the rumor on his show without knowing it wasn't true.
The rumor caused Cornett to be harassed and threatened.
McAfee later apologized to Cornett and her family for spreading the false information.
Cornett and her family accepted his apology, and now they hope to heal.
Pat McAfee apologized to Mary Kate Cornett for spreading a false rumor.
The rumor falsely claimed Cornett had an affair with her boyfriend's father.
McAfee mentioned the rumor on his show after it spread on social media.
Cornett faced harassment, threats, and had her personal information leaked.
Cornett and her family accepted McAfee's apology.
- Who
- Mary Kate Cornett, Pat McAfee, and Justin Cornett
- What
- Pat McAfee apologized to Mary Kate Cornett for spreading a false rumor.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- On Pat McAfee's show and privately with the Cornett family
- Why
- McAfee wanted to express deep regret for his role in spreading the false claim and causing harm to Cornett.
- Subject
- Mary Kate Cornett
- Apology Giver
- Pat McAfee
- False Rumor
- Cornett had an affair with her boyfriend’s father
- Social Media Platform
- YikYak
- Consequence
- Harassment, threats, leaked personal information
- Cornett's Father
- Justin Cornett