ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky is no stranger to dropping bombshells on live TV, but his latest revelation on First Take left even the most seasoned viewers doing a double take. During a segment about a viral gender reveal video, Orlovsky casually admitted that when his wife broke the news of her pregnancy, his first reaction wasn't joy—it was sheer devastation.
“When we had our triplet sons and then my wife notified me that she was pregnant, I was devastated. I was bummed. Just because I was so tired. And now I adore my daughter,” Orlovsky said, attempting to pivot to a heartwarming ending.
But the damage was done. Social media erupted almost instantly, with many questioning why a father would publicly admit to such a reaction. One user wrote, “I can’t believe this is First Take. For better or worse, SAS and Skip provided real entertainment for over a decade. This (expletive) is wild.” Another chimed in, “How does anyone actually listen to this garbage? ESPN has fallen so far it’s wild to imagine.”
The backlash didn’t stop there. Critics piled on, with one commenter calling Orlovsky “just a genuine bad dude in the blandest way,” while another labeled him “such an odd individual, heavy contender for being the least likable guy in football media right now.” The former NFL quarterback’s candid confession quickly became the latest flashpoint in his rocky relationship with the public.
This isn’t the first time Orlovsky has found himself in hot water. He recently sparked controversy by praising Pat McAfee’s album, a move that drew its own wave of criticism. And his latest hot take about men and pedicures didn’t exactly win him fans either.
Despite the online firestorm, Orlovsky seems unfazed, perhaps finding solace in his growing family. But the timing couldn’t be worse, as he’s already navigating a career filled with polarizing opinions. The question now is whether this latest admission will further tarnish his reputation or if he can bounce back like he did after his NFL career struggles.
For now, Orlovsky’s family remains his priority, and he insists his daughter is the light of his life. But as the internet continues to roast him, one thing is clear: Dan Orlovsky always gives us more than we asked for.
