Fans Do Not Want ESPN Take Down “Pardon The Interruption”

Listen up all you sports fans out there – there’s been some talk about ESPN maybe taking down the popular show “Pardon The Interruption.”

And let me tell you, fans are not having it! I mean, come on, this show has been a staple for sports lovers for years. It’s got the perfect mix of hot takes, sports news, and of course, some good old banter between the hosts.

Fans have taken to the socials to express their worry over the possibility of losing this beloved show. With its unique format and entertaining hosts, “Pardon The Interruption” has become a favorite for many sports enthusiasts.

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon have been trading sharp takes and laughs across the iconic rundown board since 2001. The chemistry, rhythm, and familiarity have all been part of what’s made PTI more than just another sports show. But now, some viewers are feeling a sense of deja vu after ESPN pulled the plug on Around the Horn.

Could PTI be next? The thought alone has stirred up real emotion.

Former ESPN personality Bill Simmons added fuel to the speculation recently, saying flat out that PTI should end when Kornheiser and Wilbon call it quits. “The show should die when they don’t wanna do it anymore,” Simmons said on The Bill Simmons Podcast, as reported by Awful Announcing. “Nobody should take the show over. Come up with another idea.”

That take didn’t sit well with many longtime fans, and they made sure to say so.

Plenty of fans fired back online, insisting that PTI can still work with new voices at the helm- if ESPN chooses the right duo. “Disagree. Great show. Great brand,” wrote Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. “If you find the right duo, it would continue to be great.”

Some even argued that the format itself is bigger than the personalities. “The way in which the show’s format is set up, both men are easily replaceable,” one user posted on social media. “Now both female and male talent can bring longtime viewers a great product while hopefully introducing a much younger demographic to this iconic show.”

So let’s hope that ESPN listens to the fans and keeps the show on the air for all of us to enjoy! #SavePTI!

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